Verse 1

OUR Father, hear our longing prayer. And help this prayer to flow, The humble thoughts, which are Thy care, May live in us and grow.

Verse 2

For lowly hearts shall understand The peace, the calm delight Of dwelling in Thy heavenly land, A pleasure in Thy sight.

Verse 3

Give us humility, that so, Thy reign may come within. And when Thy children homeward go, We too may enter in.

Verse 4

Hear us, our Saviour! Ours Thou art, Though we are not like Thee; Give us Thy spirit in a heart Large, lowly, trusting, free.

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