1 Jesus, with thy church abide, Be her Saviour, Lord and Guide, While on earth her faith is tried: We beseech thee, hear us. 2 Keep her life and doctrine pure; Grant her patience to endure, Trusting in thy promise sure: We beseech thee, hear us. 3 May she one in doctrine be, One in truth and charity, Winning all to faith in thee: We beseech thee, hear us. 4 May she guide the poor and blind, Seek the lost until she find, And the brokenhearted bind: We beseech thee, hear us. 5 Save her love from growing cold, Make her watchmen strong and bold, Fence her round, thy peaceful fold: We beseech thee, hear us. 6 May her lamp of truth be bright, Bid her bear aloft its light Through the realms of heathen night: We beseech thee, hear us. 7 Arm her soldiers with the cross, Brave to suffer toil or loss, Counting earthly gain but dross: We beseech thee, hear us. 8 May she holy triumphs win, Overthrow the hosts of sin, Gather all the nations in: We beseech thee, hear us.