Thy hand we own our day hath blessed;

Now from the accuser’s power we flee,

And lift our prayers in song to Thee.

IV

O Thou hast stirred our hearts to sing,

Hast tuned the praise our voices bring;

From earth’s vain loves our love hast won,

Hast lured our thoughts that heavenward run.

V

So, when the rayless gloom of night