Ranked with the last and the least.

But for thy mercy we dare not accost thee,

But for thy Son who has come

Seeking his brothers who left thee and lost thee,

Seeking to gather them home.

Father of mercies, thy holiness awes us;

Yet thou dost wait to receive!

Jesus, the light of thy countenance charms us,

Father of him, we believe.

Back in the home of thy heart, may we labor