O God, thy grace and blessing give

To us, who on thy name attend,

That we this mortal life may live

Regardful of our journey’s end.

2 Teach us to know that Jesus died,

And rose again, our souls to save;

Teach us to take him as our Guide,

Our Help from childhood to the grave.

3 Then shall not death with terror come,

But welcome as a bidden guest—

The herald of a better home,

The messenger of peace and rest.

4 And, when the awful signs appear

Of judgment, and the throne above,

Our hearts still fixed, we shall not fear,

God is our trust; and God is Love.