1 O SAVIOUR, bless us ere we go; Thy words into our minds instil; And make our lukewarm hearts to glow, With lowly love and fervent will. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our light! 2 The day is gone, its hours have run, And thou hast taken count of all The scanty triumphs grace hath wonThe broken vow, the frequent fall. 3 Grant us, O Lord, from evil ways True absolution and release; And bless us, more than in past days 4 Labour is sweet, for Thou hast toiled: And care is light, for Thou hast cared; Let not our works with self be soiled, 5 Do more than pardon, give us joy, Nor faith in boldest flight can trace, Save thro' Thy Spirit and Thy Son. 10 THOU whom neither time nor space Can circle in, unseen, unknown, Nor faith in boldest flight can trace, 2 And Thou who from Thy bright abode, 3 And Thou whose unction from on high, Blest Spirit, art for ever One. 4 Great First and Last, Thy blessing give, To love and praise Thee while we live, |