Hymnal: Voices of Praise #110 (1883) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Thy seal, O Lord, the holy sign
That we, hereafter, should be Thine,
Was placed upon our infant brow,
And shall we fear to own it now?
2 O God, forbid; before the vain,
The proud, the scoffing, the profane,
We will, through grace, our Lord confess,
His faint but faithful witnesses.
3 His strength in weakness He displays,
From youthful lips He perfects praise,
And we, His faithful soldiers, stand
Strong in the might of His right hand.
4 Smile on us, Lord, and we will fear
Nor scorn, nor shame, whilst Thou art near;
Reproach is glory, suffering rest,
If borne for Thee, if by Thee blest.
5 Great Judge of all, in that dread day,
When heaven and earth shall flee away,
Before the universe confess
Thy faint but faithful witnesses.
Amen. Topics: The Church Her Ordinances and Offices Languages: English Tune Title: HOLY CROSS
Thy seal, O Lord, the holy sign