Together in Song ‎#611

611. God of grace and God of glory

1 God of grace and God of glory,
on your people pour your power;
now fulfil your Church's story,
bring the bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom,
grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour,
for the facing of this hour.

2 See the hosts of evil round us
scorn your Christ, assail his ways.
Fears and douts too long have bound us;
free our hearts to work and praise.
Grant us wisdom,
grant us courage,
for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.

3 Cure your children's warring madness;
bend our pride to your control;
shame our wanton selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom,
grant us courage,
lest we miss your kingdom's goal,
lest we miss your kingdom's goal.

4 Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the gift of your salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom,
grant us courage,
serving you whom we adore,
serving you whom we adore.

Text Information

• First Line: God of grace and God of glory
• Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969 (alt.)
• Meter: 87.87.47 extended
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 3:14-16
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:11-12
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:1-7
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:8-13
  ;
  Ephesians 3:20-21
  ;
  Ephesians 6:10-17
  ;
  James 1:1-7
  ;
  John 8:31-33
  ;
  Luke 12:15-21
  ;
  Mark 8:34-38
  ;
  Matthew 16:18-19

Tune Information

• Name: BRYN CALFARIA
• Composer: William Owen, 1813-93
• Meter: 87.87.47 extended
• Key: g minor