Before Sermon

Verse 1

The good hand of God has brought us again (A favour bestowed, we hope not in vain) To hear from our Saviour the word of his grace; Then be our behaviour becoming the place.

Verse 2

Remember the ends for which we are met; Alas! my dear friends, we’re apt to forget; The motives that brought us, the Lord only sees; But if he has taught us, our ends should be these:

Verse 3

To worship the Lord with praise and with prayer; To practise his word, as well as to hear, To own with contrition the deeds we have done, And take the remission God gives in his Son.

Verse 4

Blest Spirit of Christ, descend on us thus; Thy servant assist; teach him to teach us; O send us thy unction, to teach us all good; And touch with compunction, and sprinkle with blood.