To Thee in whom we live and move

Verse 1

To Thee in whom we live and move, And have our being here, A higher, holier state to prove, Through Christ let us draw near.

Verse 2

Though born in sin, to trouble born, Transgressors from the womb, Leave not thine offspring thus forlorn, In error, doubt, and gloom.

Verse 3

Send out, good Lord, Thy light and truth, Through each advancing stage, To guard in childbood, guide in youth, And comfort us in age.

Verse 4

Darkness for light may we not choose, For falsehood truth forego, Nor things that are eternal lose For vanities below.

Verse 5

Teach us to number so our days, That we our hearts apply To walk in Wisdom's pleasant ways, In them to live and die.

Verse 6

Living, prepared with every breath Our spirits to resign; Dying, lay hold on life in death, And so be ever Thine,