name we call, And at thy feet sub - mis-sive fall, O, con-de-scend to hear. Far may thy glorious reign extend; Pardon our sins, O God, that rise That feels the love of heaven. Protect us in the dangerous hour, And from the wily tempter's power, O set our spirits free; And if temptation should assail, And lead our hearts to thee. Thine is the power-to thee belongs The constant tribute of our songs All glory to thy name: Let every creature join our lays,In one resounding act of praise, Thy wonders to proclaim. O, had he not pitied the state you were in, We all should have lived, and have perished in sin, What was there in us, that could merit esteem, Or give the Creator delight? 'Twas "Even so, Father."-we ever must sing, 'Twas all of thy grace we were brought to obey; The road, which by nature, we chose as our way, Then give all the glory to his holy name, To him all the glory belongs; Be yours the high joy still to sound forth his fame, |