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Mighty God, we humbly pray

St. Ambrose • Johann Christian Jacobi • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Verse 1

Mighty God, we humbly pray, let your pow'r now lead the way that in all things we may show that we in your likeness grow.

Verse 2

Grant by guidance from above that obedience, faith, and love show our hearts to you are giv'n, that our treasure is in heav'n.

Verse 3

May it in our walk be seen that we have with Jesus been, that as king o’er us he reigns and unrivaled pow'r maintains.

Verse 4

That shall we in ev'ry state soul and body dedicate unto him who for us died, till with him we’re glorified.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 6:21

Reference 2

  • acts 4:13

Reference 3

  • 2-corinthians 3:13-18

Reference 4

  • ephesians 5:10