The Hartford Selection of Hymns ‎#CCXCIV

CCXCIV. A hymn for the beginning of worship

1 Thy presence, gracious God, afford,
Prepare us to receive thy word;
Now let thy voice engage our ear,
And faith be mixt with what we hear.

2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove,
And fix our hearts and hopes above;
With food divine may we be fed,
And satisfy'd with living bread.

3 To us thy sacred word apply,
With sov'reign pow'r and energy;
And may we in thy faith and fear,
Reduce to practice what we hear.

4 Father,in us thy Son reveal;
Teach us to know and do thy will;
Thy saving pow'r and love display,
And guide us to the realms of day.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy presence, gracious God, afford
• Title: A hymn for the beginning of worship
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Topic: Worship: Beginning of

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