3. Lead us to our soul’s salvation, Keep us in the paths of grace, Shield us from the world’s temptation That might foil us in the race; When we stumble, hear our call, Work repentance for our fall. 4. Let us trust Thy witness wholly That we children are of God Who rely upon Him solely When they pass beneath the rod; For the Father’s chastenings Bless above all earthly things. 5. Prompt us e’er to come before Him Joyously with hope in view; Sigh in us when we implore Him, Ever plead for us anew; Then our prayer shall not be vain, And our faith new strength shall gain. 6. If our soul for comfort languish And despondency grow strong, That the heart must cry in anguish: “O my God, my God, how long!” Comfort then the aching breast, Grant us courage, patience, rest. 7. Mighty Spirit of reliance, Sure Defense in all our need, When the foe bids us defiance, Bid Thy work in us Godspeed! Grant us weapons for the strife And with victory crown our life. 8. Guard, O God, our faith forever; Let not Satan, death, or shame Ever part us from our Savior; Lord, our Refuge is Thy name. Though our flesh would fain say Nay, Be Thy Word to us still Yea. 9. And when death life’s thread is rending, Then assure us yet the more, As the heirs of life unending, Of the glory there in store Which can never be exprest, But with which we shall be blest. H. Held, † 1659. 247 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7, 4, 8, 4, 8 O Holy Spirit, enter in, And in our hearts Thy work begin, Thy temple deign to make us; Sun of the soul, Thou Light Divine, Around and in us brightly shine, To joy and gladness wake us. That we To Thee Truly living, To Thee giving Prayer unceasing, May in love be still increasing. 2. Give to Thy Word impressive power That in our hearts, from this good hour, As fire it may be glowing; That we confess the Father, Son, And Thee, the Spirit, Three in One, Thy glory ever showing. O stay And sway Our souls ever That they never May forsake Thee, But by faith their refuge make Thee. 3. Thou Fountain, whence all wisdom flows Which God on pious hearts bestows, Grant us Thy consolation That in our pure faith’s unity We faithful witnesses may be Of grace that brings salvation. Hear us, Cheer us By Thy teaching; Let our preaching And our labor Praise Thee, Lord, and bless our neighbor.