Father, who on man dost shower

Verse 1

Father God, on us You shower gifts of plenty from Your dower, to Your people give the power all Your gifts to use aright.

Verse 2

Give pure happiness in leisure, temperance in every pleasure, holy use of earthly treasure, bodies clear and spirits bright.

Verse 3

Lift from this and every nation all that brings us degradation; quell the forces of temptation; put Your enemies to flight.

Verse 4

Be with us, Your strength supplying, that with energy undying, every foe of man defying, we may rally to the fight.

Verse 5

Lord, You are our Captain ever, lead us on to great endeavour; may Your Church the world deliver: give us wisdom, courage, might.

Verse 6

Father, You have sought and found us, Son of God, Your love has bound us, Holy Ghost, within us, round us — Hear us Godhead infinite.