The Hymnal of Praise

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thou a brother's part, Strength, love, and hope im part;

Al-might-y Father, God of love, Hear from Thy throne of light a - bove

353 HOLY CROSS C. M.

Adapted fr. THOMAS HASTINGS, 1832

O Thou who didst life's tasks ful - fil, Didst share the hopes of youth,

9:24 b4

Our Sav-iour and our Broth er still, Now lead us in to truth. A-men.

Take my

mo-ments and my days, Let them flow in cease-less praise. A-men.

Resting where our souls must cling, Trust - ing, hop - ing, Lord, we come. Amen.

2 Glorious hopes our spirits fill,

When we feel that Thou art near; Father, then our fears are still, Then the soul's bright end is clear.

3 Make us beautiful within

By Thy Spirit's holy light;
Guard us when our faith burns dim,
Father of all love and might.

FRANK P. APPLETON, 1846

Weak-ness nor dis-may, Need we ev-er fal - ter-Art not Thou our stay? A-men.

9:5

2 Teach us, Lord, Thy wisdom,
While we seek men's lore;
May the mind be humbled
As we know Thee more;
Let the larger vision

Bring the childlike heart,
And our deeper knowledge
Holier zeal impart.

3 Should our faith be palsied

By the touch of doubt, Should our hearts grow empty,

Faithless, undevout,

Lord, in mercy lead us

To our springs in Thee,
Where are healing waters
Plentiful and free.

4 Should Thy face be clouded
To our spirits' sight,
Speak through human kindness,
Shine through nature's light,
In the face of loved ones,

In the ties of home-
Only, gracious Father,
To Thy children come.

5 Save us, Lord, from seeking
Earth's unhallowed goals;
May our lifelong passion
Be the love of souls;
Let us live and labor,

Father, in Thy sight,
Through the grace of Jesus,
By the Spirit's might.

EBENEZER S. OAKLEY, 1885

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