Scripture Verse

Did not our heart burn within us? Luke 24:32

Introduction

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Edward J. Hopkins
1818–1901

Words: Ber­ton Bra­ley, 1919.

Music: St. Ath­a­na­si­us Ed­ward J. Hop­kins, 1872 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Bra­ley (head-and-shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Lord, we come with hearts aflame,
Seeking service in Thy name;
All our youth and strength are Thine,
Giv’n to help Thy work divine;
All our love and faith we bring,
They are Thine, O heavenly King.

Lord of hosts, we ask Thine aid,
Keep us ever unafraid;
Hold us loyal, hold us true
To the task we have to do;
Lead us on to victory;
We shall triumph praising Thee.

Lord of all, we take our stand,
Giving help at Thy command;
Eager, joyful, blithe, and strong,
Thrilled with love and filled with song,
Lord, we come with hearts aflame,
Seeking service in Thy name.