4 On earth our feeble voice we try,

In weakness and in shame,

We bless, we laud, we magnify,

We conquer in his name.

5 But, O! with pure and sinless heart,

His mercies to adore,

My God, to know thee as thou art,

Nor grieve thy Spirit more!

6 O! blessed hope! a “little while,”

And we, amidst that throng,