In This Wide, Weary World of Care

Verse 1

In this wide, weary world of care, How kindly God to man has given, A Sabbath-day, a house of prayer, Fair emblems of approaching heaven!

Verse 2

Here pilgrims view their future home; Here find refreshment by the way; And here we to Thy footstool come, And seek Thy favor, LORD, today!

Verse 3

Arise, O LORD, Thy Church to bless; Shower down Thy graces from above. O clothe Thy priests in righteousness! O Crown Thy saints with light and love!

Verse 4

Thy chosen flock, bless'd Savior, lead; In every heart set up Thy shrine: The naked clothe, the hunger feed, And make us all forever Thine.