Laudis Corona ‎#198

198. Sweet Saviour, bless us

1 Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go;
Thy word into our minds instill,
And make our lukewarm hearts to glow
With lowly love and fervent will.
Thro' life's long day
And death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

2 The day is done, its hours have run,
And Thou hast taken count of all,--
The scanty triumphs grace has won,
The broken vow, the frequent fall.
Thro' life's long day
And death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

3 Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways
True absolution and release;
And bless us more than in past days
With purity and inward peace.
Thro' life's long day
And death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

4 Do more than pardon--give us joy,
Sweet fear and sober liberty,
And simple hearts without alloy,
That only long to be like Thee.
Thro' life's long day
And death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our light.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go
• Title: Sweet Saviour, bless us
• Refrain First Line: Thro' life's long day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1880
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go]
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.