IN Thy name, O Lord, assembling, We Thy people, now draw near; Teach us to rejoice with trembling, Speak, and let Thy servants hear, Hear with meekness, Hear Thy Word with godly fear.
Grant us, Lord, some gracious token Of Thy love before we part; Crown Thy Word which shall be spoken; Life and peace to each impart, With all blessings Which will sanctify the heart.
While our days on earth are lengthened, May we give them, Lord, to Thee: Cheered by hope, and daily strengthened, May we run, nor weary be; Till Thy glory, Without clouds in Heaven we see.
There in worship, purer, sweeter, All Thy people shall adore; Tasting of enjoyment greater Than they could conceive before; Full enjoyment, In the Glory, evermore.
Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855