Lord, Pour Thy Spirit from on High

Verse 1

Lord, pour thy Spirit from on high, and thine ordainèd servants bless; graces and gifts to each supply, and clothe thy priests with righteousness.

Verse 2

Within thy temple when they stand, to teach the truth as taught by thee, Saviour, like stars in thy right hand, let all thy church’s pastors be.

Verse 3

Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart, firmness with meekness, from above, to bear thy people in their heart, and love the souls whom thou dost love.

Verse 4

To watch, and pray, and never faint, by day and night their guard to keep, to warn the sinner, cheer the saint, to feed thy lambs, and tend thy sheep.

Verse 5

So, when their work is finished here, may they in hope their charge resign; so, when their Master shall appear, may they with crowns of glory shine.