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Text:Prayer for a Minister

373. Prayer for a Minister

1 With heavenly power, O Lord, defend
Him whom we now to thee commend;
His person bless, his soul secure;
And make him to the end endure.

2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace;
Direct his feet in paths of peace;
Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil,
And help him to obey thy will.

3 Before him thy protection send;
O love him, save him to the end!
Nor let him as thy pilgrim rove
Without the convoy of thy love.

4 Enlarge, inflame, and fill his heart;
In him thy mighty power exert;
That thousands, yet unborn, may praise
The wonders of redeeming grace.

Text Information
First Line: With heavenly power, O Lord, defend
Title: Prayer for a Minister
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1844
Topic: The Church
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