Author: Frederick William Faber Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #361 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Refrain First Line: Through life's long day and death's dark night Lyrics: 1 O Saviour, bless us ere we go;
Thy Word into our minds instill;
And make our lukewarm hearts to glow
With lowly love and fervent will:
Refrain:
Thro' life’s long day, and death’s dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our Light.
2 Grant us, O Lord, from evil ways
True absolution and release:
And bless us, more than in past days
With purity and inward peace. [Refrain]
3 Do more than pardon: give us joy,
Sweet fear and sober liberty,
And loving hearts without alloy,
That only long to be like Thee. [Refrain]
4 Our tasks are sweet, for Thou hast toiled;
And care is light, for Thou hast cared;
Ah, never let our works be soiled
With self, or by deceit ensnared. [Refrain]
5 For all we love, the poor, the sad,
The sinful, unto Thee we call;
O let Thy mercy make us glad;
Thou art our Jesus and our All. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Worship Close of Service; Names and Office of Christ Light Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETERSBURG
O Saviour, Bless Us Ere We Go