O God, Whose Presence Glows in All

O God

whose pre­sence glows in all

Within

around us

and abo­ve;

Thy Word we bless

Thy name we call

Whose Word is truth

whose name is love.

That truth be with the heart be­lieved

Of all who seek this sac­red place!

With pow’r pro­claimed

in peace re­ceived

Our spir­it’s light

Thy Spir­it’s grace.

That love its ho­ly in­flu­ence pour

To keep us meek

and make us free

And throw its bind­ing bless­ing more

Round each with all

and all with Thee!

Direct and guard the youth­ful strength

Devoted to Thy Son this day;

And give Thy Word full course at length

O’er man’s de­feats and time’s de­cay.

O send its an­gel to our side!

Send in its calm up­on the breast!

For we would know no oth­er guide

And we can need no oth­er rest.