[verse 1]
God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power;
crown thine ancient churchâs story; bring its bud to glo - rious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.
[verse 2]
Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn thy Christ, assail thy ways!
From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days.
[verse 3]
Cure thy childrenâs 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 righteous goal,
lest we miss thy righteous goal.
[verse 4]
Set our feet on lofty places; fill our lives that we may be
strengthened with all Christ-like graces pledged to set all captives free.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we fail our call from thee,
lest we fail our call from thee.
[verse 5]
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.