Hymn 353 Father Help Your People

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Father help Your people in this world to build
Something of Your kingdom and to do Your will
Lead us to discover partnership in love;
Bless our ways of sharing and our pride remove.

[2]
Lord of desk and altar bind our lives in one
That in work and worship love may set the tone.
Give us grace to listen clarity of speech;
Make us truly thankful for the gifts of each.

[3]
Holy is the setting of each room and yard
Lecture hall and kitchen office shop and ward.
Holy is the rhythm of our working hours;
Hallow then our purpose energy and pow rs.

[4]
Strengthen Lord for service hand and heart and brain;
Help us good relations daily to maintain.
Let the living presence of the servant Christ
Heighten our devotion make our life a feast.