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Lord God, omnipotent to bless

Thomas Gibbons • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 84:8

Verse 1

Lord God, omnipotent to bless, My supplication hear; Guardian of Jacob, to my voice Incline thy gracious ear.

Verse 2

If I have never yet begun To tread the sacred road, O teach my wandering feet the way To Zion's blest abode!

Verse 3

Or if I'm travelling in the path, Assist me with thy strength, And let me swift advances make, And reach thine heaven at length.

Verse 4

My care, my hope, my first request, Are all compris'd in this, To follow where thy saints have led, And then partake their bliss.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 84:8