God of Grace and God of Glory
God of grace and God of glory,
On Thy people pour Thy power.
Crown Thine ancient church’s story,
Bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
For the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.
Lo! the hosts of evil ’round us,
Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways.
From the fears that long have bound us,
Free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
For the living of these days,
For the living of these days.
Cure Thy children’s warring madness,
Bend our pride to Thy control.
Shame our wanton selfish gladness,
Rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal.
Set our feet on lofty places,
Gird our lives that they may be,
Armored with all Christ-like graces,
In the fight to set men free.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
That we fail not man nor Thee,
That we fail not man nor Thee.
Save us from weak resignation,
To the evils we deplore.
Let the search for Thy salvation,
Be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Serving Thee whom we adore,
Serving Thee whom we adore.
Words: Harry E. Fosdick, 1930.
…Ellen, I hope that you will have a wonderful Sunday.
When you post hymns, I like hearing the music in my head.
Amen! Very beautiful. Happy Sunday!
What a cute little log cabin chapel.
Not familiar with this hymn but the words are wonderful.
A beautiful chapel and lovely words by Harry E. Fosdick
Very timely words for this time in history.
When I saw your hymn I looked it up to listen. So beautiful and a good reminder in these chaotic times.
Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage for the facing of this hour, for the living of this day and for serving The Lord whom we adore. Amen.