Hymnals of the Stone-Campbell Movement

Enos E. Dowling Hymnal Collection

Hymn: Vouchsafe O Lord thy presence now (FL)

Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book

Date: 1865

Compiler: Alexander Campbell

Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern

First Line: Vouchsafe O Lord thy presence now

Topic: The Church/Officers

Writer: G Ide

Composer:

Meter: CM

Tune:

Hymn Number: 468

Page Number: 286, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

Vouchsafe, O Lord, thy presence now,

Direct us in thy fear;

Before thy throne we humbly bow,

And offer fervent prayer.



Give us the men whom thou shalt choose,

Thy house on earth to guide;

Those who shall ne'er their power abuse,

Or rule with haughty pride.



Inspired with wisdom from above,

And with discretion blessed;

Displaying meekness, temperance, love,

Of every grace possessed;



These are the men we seek of thee,

O God of righteousness:

Such may thy servants ever be,

With such thy people bless.