John Newton 8,6,8,6 Prayer for a blessing. Now, gracious Lord, thine arm reveal, And wake thy glory known; Now let us all thy presence feel, And soften hearts of stone! Help us to venture near thy throne, And plead a Savior's name; For all that we can call our own, Is vanity and shame. From all the guilt of former sin May mercy set us free; And let the year we now begin, Begin and end with thee. Send down thy Spirit from above That saints may love thee more; And sinners now may learn to love Who never loved before. And when before thee we appear In our eternal home; May growing numbers worship here, And praise thee in our room. |