The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Job 28:28
Words: Henry J. Buckoll, in Psalms and Hymns for Rugby School Chapel, 1850.
Music: Clifton College Herbert S. Oakeley, 1889 (🔊 pdf nwc).
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If you know where to get a good picture of Buckoll (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Lord, behold us with Thy blessing
Once again assembled here;
Onward be our footsteps pressing
In Thy love, and faith, and fear;
Still protect us
By Thy presence ever near.
For Thy mercy we adore Thee,
For this rest upon our way;
Lord, again we bow before Thee,
Speed our labors day by day;
Mind and spirit
With Thy choicest gifts array.
Keep the spell of home affection
Still alive in every heart;
May its power, with mild direction,
Draw our love from self apart,
Till Thy children
Feel that Thou their Father art.
Break temptation’s fatal power,
Shielding all with guardian care,
Safe in every careless hour,
Safe from sloth and sensual snare;
Thou, our Savior,
Still our failing strength repair.