Our heavenly Father calls,

And Christ invites us near;

With both, our friendship shall be sweet,

And our communion dear.

2 God pities all our griefs:

He pardons every day;

Almighty to protect our souls,

And wise to guide our way.

3 How large his bounties are!

What various stores of good,

Diffused from our Redeemer’s hand,

And purchased with his blood!

4 Jesus, our living Head,

We bless thy faithful care;

Our Advocate before the throne,

And our forerunner there.

5 Here fix my roving heart!

Here wait my warmest love!

Till the communion be complete,

In nobler scenes above.