Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray

Lord of the Church

we hum­bly pray

For those who guide us in Thy way

And speak Thy ho­ly Word.

With love di­vine their hearts in­spire

And touch their lips with hal­lowed fire

And need­ful strength af­ford.

Help them to preach the truth of God

Redemption through the Sav­ior’s blood

Nor let the Spir­it cease

On all the Church His gifts to show­er—

To them a mes­sen­ger of pow­er;

To us

of life and peace.

So may they live to Thee alone

Then hear the wel­come words

Well done

And take their crown above;

Enter in­to their Mas­ter’s joy

And all eter­ni­ty em­ploy

In praise and bliss and love.