Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy #380 (1814)Meter: IrregularLyrics: 1 Thanks for mercies past receive;
Pardon of our sins renew;
Teach us henceforth how to live,
With eternity in view.
2 Bless thy word to old and young;
Grant us, Lord! thy peace and love;
And, when life's short course is run,
Take us to thy house above.Topics: Public WorshipLanguages: English
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #758 (1828)Meter: IrregularLyrics: 1 Thanks for mercies past receive;
Pardon of our sins renew;
Teach us henceforth how to live,
With eternity in view.
2 Bless thy word to old and young;
Grant us, Lord! thy peace and love;
And when life's short course is run,
Take us to thy house above.Topics: Dismission
Author: John NewtonHymnal: Selection from Tate and Brady's Version of the Psalms; with Hymns by Various Authors, for the Church in Brattle-Square #d252 (1825)