WESTMINSTER ABBEY 8.7.8.7.8.7. |
CHRISTIAN WARFARE |
God of grace and God of glory,
On Thy people pour Thy power; Now fulfill Thy church's story, Bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the facing of this hour.
Lo, the hosts of evil round us
Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways; From the fears that long have bound us Free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the facing of this hour.
Cure Thy children's wearing madness,
Bend our pride to Thy control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness Rich in goods and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal.
Set our feet on lofty places,
Gird our lives that they may be Armored with all Christ-like graces In the fight to set all free. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, That we fail not man nor Thee.
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Harry Emmerson Fosdick (1878-1969) | Words from The New Church Hymnal. Copyright © 1937 Fleming H. Revell Co. Renewed 1965. Alternate tune, CWM RHONDDA, No. 201 |
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) alt. |