Church Book ‎#509

509. Gracious God! to Thee we pray

1 Gracious God! to Thee we pray:
Give us grace to pray aright;
Guide and bless us every day,
And defend us every night.

2 Let Thy mercy, while we live,
Every needful want supply;
And Thy blissful presence give,
To support us when we die.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious God! to Thee we pray
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Morning or Evening
• Source: Sunday School Union H. B., 1845
• Notes: Alternate tune: #231 or #337

Tune Information

• Name: SUMMERS
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Jas. Lea Summers, 1862