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Text:For a General Blessing
Tune:HENDON

177. For a General Blessing

1 Lord, we come before thee now;
At thy feet we humbly bow;
Oh, do not our suit disdain!
Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain?

2 Lord on thee our souls depend;
In compassion now descend;
Fill our hearts with thy rich grace,
Tune our lips to sing thy praise.

3 Send some message from thy word,
That may joy and peace afford;
Let thy Spirit now impart
Full salvation to each heart.

4 Grant that all may seek and find
Thee, a gracious God, and kind;
Heal the sick, the captive free;
Let us all rejoice in thee.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, we come before thee now
Title: For a General Blessing
Language: English
Publication Date: 1879
Tune Information
Name: HENDON
Meter: 7s
Key: G Major or modal



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