GOD, in the Gospel of His Son,

Here sinners of a humble frame, May taste His grace and learn His name, And see in characters of blood The mercy of a pardoning God.

Here faith reveals to mortal eyes, A brighter world above the skies; Here shines the light which guides our way, From earth, to realms of endless day.

Here wisdom all her light imparts, To teach our minds and move our hearts; Such influence bids the sinner live, And makes the burdened soul revive.

O grant us grace, our Saviour God, To understand Thy holy Word; With meekness, all its Truth receive, And by its light, for ever live.