Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. ‎#a6

a6. Thy presence, gracious God, afford

1 Thy presence, gracious God, afford,
Prepare us to receive Thy word;
Now let Thy voice engage our ear,
And faith be mixed 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 satisfied with living bread.

3 To us the sacred word apply
With sovereign power 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 power and love display,
And guide us to the realms of day.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy presence, gracious God, afford
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Topic: Sunday: On Opening Service
• Notes: Author from Index: Fawcett

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