Lord of the harvest, meet this hour

Verse 1

Lord of the harvest, meet this hour, The servants of thy holy word: Baptize us with thy Spirit's power, While here we wait with one accord.

Verse 2

Through all the conflicts of the year, 'Mid all the storms and ills we bore, Thy gracious help was ever near, But still we need thee more and more.

Verse 3

Preside thou o'er our business here; Give light and wisdom from above; Direct us, keep us, in thy fear, And bind us close with cords of love.

Verse 4

O make us holy men of God, And faithful messengers of grace, That we may lead to Jesus' blood The lost and ruined of our race.