tr., John Brownlie

I

O God of life, in whom we live,

The bounties of Thy favour give,

And teach our souls to soar;

That, at the source of every good,

Our life may find its needful food,

And live for evermore.

II

O Lord of mercy, by whose grace

The sinner seeks the Father's face,

And finds a welcome there;

When fears the trembling soul distress,

And sins the aching heart oppress,

O Lord of mercy, spare.

III

And say to Him who loves Thee best,

And sent Thee to a world distressed,

His blessing to impart, --

"Hear Thou the sinner's mournful cries,

Accept his preferred sacrifice,

A broken, contrite heart."

IV

Blest Spirit, who in holy flame,

At Pentecost all powerful came, --

Our sin-stained souls renew;

And by Thine all-consuming fire,

Consume our sin and vile desire,

And make us pure and true.

V

To God who dwells in highest heaven,

Be endless praise and glory given, --

And praise to Christ the Son.

And to the Holy Spirit blest,

For comfort and for gifts the best, --

Immortal Three in One.