1
Once more we come before our God;
Once more his blessing ask;
O may not duty seem a load,
Nor worship prove a task.
2
Father, thy quickening Spirit send
From heaven, in Jesus’ name,
To make our waiting minds attend,
And put our souls in frame.
3
May we receive the word we hear,
Each in an honest heart;
Hoard up the precious treasure there,
And never with it part.
4
To seek thee all our hearts dispose;
To each thy blessings suit;
And let the seed thy servant sows
Produce a copious fruit.
5
Bid the refreshing north wind wake;
Say to the south wind, Blow;
Let every plant the power partake,
And all the garden grow.
6
Revive the parched with heavenly showers;
The cold with warmth divine;
And as the benefit is ours,
Be all the glory thine.