Text 1Father, who on us do showerGifts of plenty form Your dower,To Your people give the powerAll Your gifts to use aright. 2Give pure happiness in leisureTemperance in every pleasure,Wholesome use of earthly treasureBodies clean and spirits bright. 3Lift from this and every nationAll that brings us degradation;Quell the forces of temptation;Put Your enemies to…
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Text 1Draw us in the Spirit’s tether,For when humbly in Thy name,Two or three are met togetherThou are in the midst of them;Alleluia! Alleluia!Touch we now Thy garment’s hem. 2As the brethren used to gatherIn the name of Christ to sup,Then with thanks to God the FatherBreak the bread and bless the cup,Alleluia! Alleluia!So knit…