A Selection of Hymns, Used in the Parish Church, and the Church of the Holy Trinity, Ulverston/Hymn 74

HYMN 74.

Look down O Lord, and on our youth
Bestow They gifts of Heav'nly grace;
And let the seed of sacred truth
Find in our minds a fruitful place:

We now appear before Thy sight,
Our vow and promise to renew;
Prepare us for the solemn rite,
Bid each his heart and life review.

Lord, teach us to remember Thee,
Our great Creator, in our youth;
Advancing to maturity,
In years, in knowledge, grace, and truth.

Now in the strength of pow'r divine,
Oh! may we all with glad accord,
In holy covenant combine,
And join ourselves to Christ the Lord.

Thy sons and daughters may we be,
Confirm'd and strengthep'd by Thy grace,
And safe through life preserv'd by Thee,
In Heav'n behold Thee face to face.