Author: George Wallace Briggs, 1875-1959 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #593 (2004) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 God, You have given us power to sound
depths hitherto unknown;
to probe earth's hidden mysteries,
and make their might our own;
2 Great are Your gifts; yet greater far
this gift, O God, bestow,
that as to knowledge we attain
we may in wisdom grow.
3 Let wisdom's godly fear dispel
all fears that hate impart;
give understanding to the mind
and with new mind new heart.
4 So for Your glory and our good
may we Your gifts employ,
lest, maddened by the lust of power,
we shall ourselves destroy. Languages: English Tune Title: BANGOR
God, You have given us power to sound