Hymn 76
John Newton
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Prayer for the Lord’s promised presence.
Zech 2:1095 Son of God! thy people’s shield! Must we still thine absence mourn? Let thy promise be fulfilled, Thou hast said, “I will return!” | Gracious Leader now appear, Shine upon us with thy light! Like the spring, when thou art near, Days and suns are doubly bright. | As a mother counts the days Till her absent son she see; Longs and watches, weeps and prays, So our spirits long for thee. | Come, and let us feel thee nigh, Then thy sheep shall feed in peace; Plenty bless us from on high, Evil from amongst us cease. | With thy love, and voice, and aid, Thou canst every care assuage; Then we shall not be afraid, Though the world and Satan rage. | Thus each day for thee we’ll spend, While our callings we pursue; And the thoughts of such a friend Shall each night our joy renew. | Let thy light be ne’er withdrawn, Golden days afford us long! Thus we pray at early dawn, This shall be our evening song. | |