Thou gracious Power, whose mercy lends

Verse 1

Thou gracious Power, whose mercy lends The light of home, the smile of friends, Our households in Thy care enfold As Thou didst keep Thy folk of old.

Verse 2

Wilt Thou not hear us while we raise, In sweet accord of solemn praise, The voices that have mingled long In joyous flow of mirth and song?

Verse 3

For all the blessings life has brought, For all its sorrowing hours have taught, For all we mourn, for all we keep, The hands we clasp, the loved that sleep.

Verse 4

We thank Thee, Father! let Thy grace Our loving circle still embrace, Thy mercy shed its heavenly store, Thy peace be with us evermore.

Verse 5

Amen.