But ever Israel's heritage.
O Thou Whose word is truth alway
Thy people seek Thy face this day,
Oh! be Thou near them when they pray.
May these, my songs and musings, be
Acceptable, O Lord, to Thee,
And do Thou hear them graciously.
Oh! let my praises, heavenward sped,
Be as a crown unto Thy head,
My prayer as incense offered.