Make us more useful to the world

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

God be merciful and bless us,
shine upon us  – warmth and light:
wake us, guide us, sanctify thus
so those now in truth’s dark night
might soon know of your salvation,
all your way of mercy, grace
and then sing in jubilation,
praise arise in every place!

You are great and very holy,
daily we need mercy’s gift,
and a thirst to love you fully,
as you pardon, spirits lift;
for your presence is our greatest
blessing though you give so much –
hearts kept steady through each latest
trouble, know your strengthening touch.

When God known throughout the nations,
what Christ purchased once for all,
many finding that salvation,
as they also to him call.
May we never be  forgetful,
of our debt to Jesus, Lord,
Only thus can we be useful
spreading glory to our God.
on Psalm 67

Tune: 87 87 87 87

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