Thy presence, gracious God, afford; Prepare us to receive Thy Word: Now let Thy voice engage our ear, And faith be mixed with what we hear. Distracting thoughts and cares remove, And fix our hearts and hopes above: With food divine may we be fed, And satisfied with living bread. To us the sacred Word apply With sovereign power and energy; And may we, in Thy faith and fear, Reduce to practice what we hear. Father, in us Thy Son reveal; Teach us to know and do Thy will. Thy saving power and love display, And guide us to the realms of day.