Hymns for Christian Devotion
by John G. Adams | 1853 | 124,404 words
This book is a 19th century collection of hymns intended to enhance the worship experience for a diverse Christian audience. The compilers emphasize that the book is to improve upon the existing hymn books by incorporating a broad range of lyrics that cater to a progressive and philanthropic Christian ethos. The songs are selected for their devotio...
Hymn 752 - For the Close of a Sabbath School
Author: Anonymous;
Meter: L. M.
Verse 1:
Father, once more let grateful praise
And humble prayer to thee ascend;
Thou Guide and Guardian of our ways,
Our early and our only Friend.
Verse 2:
Since every day and hour that's gone
Has been with mercy richly crowned,
Mercy, we know, shall still flow on,
Forever sure as time rolls round.
Verse 3:
Hear then the parting prayers we pour,
And bind our hearts in love alone;
And if we meet on earth no more,
May we at last surround thy throne.
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