A Collection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#XXIV

XXIV. Hymn for Sunday

1 Behold we come, dear Lord, to thee
And bow before thy Throne,
We come to offer all our Vows,
Our Souls to thee alone.

2 Whate’er we have, whate’er we are,
Thy Bounty freely gave;
Thou dost here in Mercy spare,
And wilt hereafter save.

3 But o! can all our Store afford
No better Gifts for thee?
Thus we confess thy Riches, Lord,
And thus our Poverty.

4 'Tis not our Tongues or Knees can pay
The mighty Debt we owe:
Far more we shou'd, than we can say,
Far lower sho'd we bow.

5 Come then my Soul, bring all thy Powers
And grieve thou hast no more,
Bring every Day thy choicest Hours
And thy great God adore.

6 But above all prepare thy Heart
On this his own blest Day,
In its sweet Task to bear a part,
And sing and love and pray!

Text Information

• First Line: Behold we come, dear Lord, to thee
• Title: Hymn for Sunday
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1737
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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