2. To Thee our wants are known, From Thee are all our powers; Accept what is Thine own And pardon what is ours. Our praises, Lord, and prayers receive And to Thy Word a blessing give. 3. O grant that each of us Who meet before Thee here, May meet together thus When Thou and Thine appear, And follow Thee to heaven, our home. E’en so, Amen, Lord Jesus, come! John Newton, 1779. 12 L. M. 6 l Sweet Savior, bless us ere we go; Thy Word 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 won, The broken vow, the frequent fall. Through life’s long day and death’s dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 3. Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways True absolution and release And bless us, more than in past days, With purity and inward peace. Through life’s long day and death’s dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 4. For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful, unto Thee we call; O let Thy mercy make us glad; Thou art our Savior and our All. Through life’s long day and death’s dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 5. Sweet Savior, bless us; night is come; Through night and darkness near us be; Good angels watch about our home, And we are one day nearer Thee. Through life’s long day and death’s dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. F. W. Faber, 1852. 13 C. M. Almighty God, Thy Word is cast Like seed into the ground; Now let the dew of heaven descend And righteous fruits abound. 2. Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove, But give it root in every heart To bring forth fruits of love. 3. Let not the world’s deceitful cares The rising plant destroy, But let it yield a hundredfold The fruits of peace and joy. 4. Oft as the precious seed is sown, Thy quickening grace bestow, That all whose souls the truth receive Its saving power may know. J. Cawood, 1819. 14 8, 7, 8, 7 Savior, all my sins confessing, Gracious hear me when I cry; Give through faith the promised blessing, Freely, fully _justify_. 2. By Thy Holy Spirit’s leading, Bring me to Thy bosom nigh; In Thy blessed footsteps treading, Soul and body _sanctify_.