NOW may the God of peace and love, Who from the stone-sealed grave Restored the Shepherd of the sheep, Omnipotent to save . . .
Through the rich merits of that blood Which He on Calvary spilt, To make the eternal covenant sure, On which our hopes are built . . .
Perfect our souls in every grace, To honour all His will; And all that’s pleasing in His sight Inspire us to fulfil!
For the great Mediator’s sake, We for these blessings pray; With glory let His name be crowned, Through Heaven’s eternal day!
Thomas Gibbons, 1720-85