O King of kings, before whose throne The angels bow, no gift we can Present that is indeed our own, Since Heaven and earth belong to Thee; Yet this our souls through grace impart, The offering of a thankful heart. O Jesu, set at God’s right hand, With Thine eternal Father plead For all Thy loyal-hearted band, Who still on earth Thy succor need: For them in weakness strength provide, And through the world their footsteps guide. O Holy Spirit, fount of breath, Whose comforts never fail nor fade, Vouchsafe the life that knows no death, Vouchsafe the light that knows no shade; And grant that we may through all our days May share Thy gifts, and sing Thy praise. |