Thou Lord of hosts, whose guiding hand

1 Thou Lord of Hosts, whose guiding hand
Hast brought us here before thy face,
Our spirits wait for thy command,
Our silent hearts implore thy peace.

2 Those spirits lay their noblest powers
As offerings on thy holy shrine:
Thine was the strength that nourished ours;
The children of the cross are thine.

3 While watching on our arms at night
We saw thine angels round us move:
We heard thy call, we felt thy light,
And followed, trusting to thy love.

4 Send us where’er thou wilt, O Lord!
Through rugged toil and wearying fight;
Thy conquering love shall be our sword,
And faith in thee our truest might.

5 Send down thy constant aid, we pray;
Be thy pure angels with us still;
Thy truth, be that our firmest stay;
Our only rest, to do thy will.

Amen.

Source: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #305

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