The New Century Hymnal ‎#516

516. O Grant Us, God, a Little Space

1 O grant us, God, a little space
from daily tasks set free.
We meet within this holy place
and find security.

2 Around us rolls the ceaseless tide
of business, toil, and care,
And scarcely can we turn aside
for one brief hour of prayer.

3 Yet this is not the only place
your presence may be found;
On daily work you shed your grace,
and blessings all around.

4 Yours are the workplace, home, and mart,
the wealth of sea and land;
The worlds of science and of art
are fashioned by your hand.

5 Work shall be prayer, if all be wrought
as you would have it done;
And prayer, by you inspired and taught,
shall then with work be one.

Text Information

• First Line: O grant us, God, a little space
• Title: O Grant Us, God, a Little Space
• Author: John Ellerton (1870, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Arts and Music; God: Presence of; Prayer; Science and Technology; Work and Vocation

Tune Information

• Name: WINCESTER OLD
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major