Scripture Verse

God, even our own God, shall bless us. Psalm 67:6

Introduction

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William B. Heathcote
1812–1862

Words: Will­iam B. Heath­cote, Pray­ers for Child­ren Es­pe­cial­ly in Pa­ro­chi­al Schools, with a Morn­ing and Ev­en­ing Hymn (Ox­ford, Eng­land: 1846).

Music: St. Gall Can­ta­ri­um S. Gal­li, 1845 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

O Fa­ther, who didst all things make
That Heav’n and earth might do Thy will,
Bless us this night for Je­sus’ sake
And for Thy work preserve us still.

O Son, who didst redeem mankind,
And set the captive sinner free,
Keep us this night with peaceful mind,
That we may safe abide in Thee.

O Holy Ghost, who by Thy power
The church elect dost sanctify,
Seal us this night, and hour by hour
Our hearts and members purify.

To Fa­ther, Son and Holy Ghost,
The God whom Heav’n and earth adore,
From men and from the angel host
Be praise and glo­ry ev­er­more.