Methodist-Hymns-894
1: FATHER, who on man dost shower
Gifts of plenty from Thy dower,
To Thy people give the power
All Thy gifts to use aright.
2: Give pure happiness in leisure,
Temperance in every pleasure,
Holy use of earthly treasure,
Bodies clear and spirits bright.
3: Lift from this and every nation
All that brings us degradation;
Quell the forces of temptation;
Put Thine enemies to flight.
4: Be with us, Thy strength supplying,
That with energy undying,
Every foe of man defying,
We may rally to the fight.
5: Thou Who art our Captain ever,
Lead us on to great endeavour;
May Thy Church the world deliver:
Give us wisdom, courage, might.
6: Father, who has sought and found us,
Son of God, whose love has bound us,
Holy Ghost, within us, round us
Hear us, Godhead infinite.