Scripture Verse

The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient. 2 Timothy 2:24

Introduction

Words: Ed­win P. Par­ker, 1889.

Music: Sa­van­nah (Foun­de­ry) The Foun­de­ry Col­lect­ion, 1742 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Edwin P. Parker (1836–1920)

Lyrics

Lord, as we Thy name pro­fess,
May our hearts Thy love con­fess;
And in all our praise of Thee
May our lips and lives agree.

Make us re­so­lute to do
What Thou show­est to be true;
Make us hate and shun the ill,
Loyal to Thy ho­ly will.

May Thy yoke be meek­ly worn,
May Thy cross be brave­ly borne;
Make us pa­tient, gen­tle, kind,
Pure in life and heart and mind.

Gracious Sav­ior, heav’n­ly Friend,
On Thy grace our souls de­pend;
Let that grace our needs sup­ply
While we live and when we die.