Thy presence, gracious God, afford
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Thy presence, gracious God, afford;Prepare us to receive thy word;Now let thy voice engage our ear,And faith be mixed with what we hear.
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Distracting thoughts and cares remove,And fix our hearts on things above;With food divine may we be fed,And satisfied with living bread.
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To each thy sacred word applyWith sovereign power and energy,And may we in thy faith and fearReduce to practice what we hear.
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Father, in us thy Son reveal;Teach us to know and do thy will:Thy saving power and love display,And guide us to the realms of day.