Lyrics and Information
God of Grace and God of Glory
Words by Harry Emerson Fosdick
Tune: CWM RHONDDA by John Hughes, 1907
Key signature: G major (1 sharp)
Time signature: 4/4
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
Public Domain
1. God of grace and God of glory, On your people pour your pow’r; Crown your ancient church’s story; Bring its bud to glorious flow’r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the facing of this hour, For the facing of this hour.
2. Lo, the hosts of evil round us Scorn the Christ, assail His ways! From the fears that long have bound us Free our hearst to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the living of these days, For the living of these days.
3. Cure your children’s warring madness; Bend our pride to your control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness. Rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage Lest we miss your kingdom’s goal, Lest we miss your kingdom’s goal.
4. Save us from weak resignation To the evils we deplore; Let the gift of your salvation Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Serving you whom we adore, Serving you whom we adore.
