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God of Grace and God of Glory
1 God of grace and God of glory, on the people pour thy power; crown thine ancient church's story, bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn thy Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us; free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Cure thy children's warring madness, bend our pride to thy control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore.
WORDS: Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1930
MUSIC: John Hughes, 1907
Theme: Church: Anniversaries; Church: Anniversaries; Confession; Courage; Discipleship and Service; Funerals and Memorial Services; Mission and Outreach; Opening Hymns; Service Music: Prayer Responses; Social Concerns; The Nature of the Church: Called to God's Mission