Bless, Lord, thine heritage

Verse 1

Bless, Lord, thine heritage, In thine abundant grace; Let on thy servants ever shine The brightness of thy face.

Verse 2

That so thy righteous ways May through the earth be known; And all the nations of the world May thy salvation, own.

Verse 3

In praise to thee, O God, Let thine own people join; And may the gentile world, in songs Of praise, to thee, combine.

Verse 4

O let the nations all Be glad, and cheerful sing; For thou art, over all the earth, A just, and gracious King.

Verse 5

In praise to thee, O God, Let thine own people join; And may the gentile world, in songs Of praise, to thee, combine.

Verse 6

Then the earth shall plenty yield; And God shall bless our store.

Verse 7

Our own God shall us bless; the world Shall fear and him adore.