1 O blessed Lord, be near us,
With bread from heav'n to cheer us,
And with living waters;
Thou art our gracious Father,
For King we know no other;
Call us sons and daughters.

2 We would be thine, thou knowest;
Walk in the paths thou showest:--
Only thine for ever:
Save us from sin and folly,
And cleanse and make us holy,
Ever blessed Saviour.

3 Oh sanctify and guide us,
Be evermore beside us;
We are prone to wander.
Oh let us walk securely,
And live for Jesus purely,
Till we meet up yonder.

4 Breathe on us, Lord, and heal us;
Inspire and make us zealous,
Humble, meek, and fervent.
When here no longer staying,
May each one hear thee saying,
"Come, thou faithful servant."