468
C. M.
Ordination of elders or deacons.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, thy presence now,
Direct us in thy fear;
Before thy throne we humbly bow,
And offer fervent prayer.
2 Give us the men whom thou shalt choose,
Thy house on earth to guide;
Those who shall ne’er their power abuse,
Or rule with haughty pride.
3 Inspired with wisdom from above,
And with discretion blessed;
Displaying meekness, temperance, love—
Of every grace possessed;
4 These are the men we seek of thee,
O God of righteousness:
Such may thy servants ever be,
With such thy people bless.
G. B. Ide.