Maker of Man, Who from Thy Throne

 

VERSE 1

O praise the Father; praise the Son,

Maker of man, who from Thy throne

Dost order all things, God alone;

By Whose decree the teeming earth

To reptile and to beast gave birth:

 

VERSE 2

The mighty forms that fill the land,

Instinct with life at Thy command,

Are giv’n subdued to humankind

For service in their rank assigned.

 

VERSE 3

From all Thy servants drive away

Whate’er of thought impure today

Hath been with open action blent

Or mingled with the heart’s intent.

 

VERSE 4

In Heav’n Thine endless joys bestow,

And grant Thy gifts of grace below;

From chains of strife our souls release,

Bind fast the gentle hands of peace.

 

VERSE 5

O Father, that we ask be done,

Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son;

Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,

Doth live and reign eternally.

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