Now let us come before Him

Verse 1

Now let us come before him, With song and prayer adore him, Who to our life has given All needed strength from heaven.

Verse 2

The stream of years is flowing, And we are onward going, From old to new surviving And by his mercy thriving.

Verse 3

Our God his own is shielding And help to them is yielding. Our work will prosper never Unless he bless it ever.

Verse 4

To all who bow before you And for your grace implore you, Grant, Lord, your benediction And patience in affliction.

Verse 5

Be with the sick and ailing, Their Comforter unfailing; Dispel their grief and sadness, And give them joy and gladness!

Verse 6

Above all else, Lord, send us Your Spirit to attend us, Within our hearts abiding, To heav'n our footsteps guiding.