God of Grace and God of Glory

God of grace and God of glory On Your people pour Your power Crown Your ancient Church's story Bring its bud to glorious flower Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the facing of this hour Yeah, this hour Lo the host of evil 'round us Scorn the Christ, assail His ways From the fears that long have bound us Free our hearts to faith and praise Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the living of these days Yeah, these days 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 Yeah, Your goal 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 Yeah, adore