Spirit of Jesus, who didst move The hearts and pens of men to write The story of the world's true Light, His words of power and deeds of love; We thank thee for those scribes of old Who, while apostles journeyed still Their worldwide witness to fulfil, Set down the glorious tale they told; We thank thee for the writers three, Who from such fleeting records wrought The first three gospels, and so taught The truth for every age to see. Then, as faith ripened, thou didst call A fourth evangelist, to show The Christ whom souls had come to know As Way, as Truth, as Life, for all. Spirit of Jesus, give thy grace To us who read, that so we may Know him more fully day by day Until we see him face to face.