8,8,6,8,8,6 tr., John Brownlie I O God of life, in whom we live, The bounties of Thy favour give, And teach our souls to soar; That, at the source of every good, Our life may find its needful food, And live for evermore. II O Lord of mercy, by whose grace The sinner seeks the Father's face, And finds a welcome there; When fears the trembling soul distress, And sins the aching heart oppress, O Lord of mercy, spare. III And say to Him who loves Thee best, And sent Thee to a world distressed, His blessing to impart, -- "Hear Thou the sinner's mournful cries, Accept his preferred sacrifice, A broken, contrite heart." IV Blest Spirit, who in holy flame, At Pentecost all powerful came, -- Our sin-stained souls renew; And by Thine all-consuming fire, Consume our sin and vile desire, And make us pure and true. V To God who dwells in highest heaven, Be endless praise and glory given, -- And praise to Christ the Son. And to the Holy Spirit blest, For comfort and for gifts the best, -- Immortal Three in One. |