For the Peace of Jerusalem

Verse 1

O Thou, our Savior, brother, friend, Behold a cloud of incense rise; The prayers of saints to Heaven ascend, Grateful, accepted sacrifice.

Verse 2

Regard our prayers for Zion’s peace; Shed in our hearts Thy love abroad; Thy gifts abundantly increase; Enlarge, and fill us all with God.

Verse 3

Before Thy sheep, great Shepherd, go, And guide into Thy perfect will; Cause us Thy hallowed name to know, The work of faith in us fulfill.

Verse 4

Help us to make our calling sure; O let us all be saints indeed, And pure, as Thou Thyself art pure, Conformed in all things to our head.

Verse 5

Take the dear purchase of Thy blood: Thy blood shall wash us white as snow; Present us sanctified to God, And perfected in love below.