Verse 1
Father of all, in whom alone
We live, and move and breathe,
One bright, celestial ray dart down,
And chear thy sons beneath.

Verse 2
While in thy word we search for thee,
(We search with trembling awe)
Open our eyes, and let us see
The wonders of thy law.

Verse 3
Now let our darkness comprehend
The light that shines so clear:
Now the revealing Spirit send,
And give us ears to hear.

Verse 4
Before us make thy goodness pass,
Which here by faith we know;
Let us in Jesus see thy face,
And die to all below.