Verse 1
But O, we hope for better things:
Who left his throne above,
We trust, shall hide us with his wings,
And wrap us in his love:

Verse 2
He who so much for us hath done,
Will still our souls defend,
And carry on the work begun
To a triumphant end.

Verse 3
Guide of our weak, unstable youth,
Jesu, thy Spirit give,
To lead into all saving truth
Us who thy grace receive.

Verse 4
We do with thanks receive it now,
To keep with humble care,
And all our necks and spirits bow
Thine easy yoke to bear.

Verse 5
To thee our stedfast hearts shall cleave
In these our early days,
Thee whom we long to serve, and live
To spread abroad thy praise.

Verse 6
Out of our mouth and life, O Lord,
Thy perfect praise ordain;
And let us live to keep thy word,
And die with thee to reign.