1 O pour Thy Spirit from on high!
Lord, Thine appointed servants bless;
Thy promised pow'r to each supply,
And clothe Thy priests with righteousness.

2 Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart,
Firmness with meekness, from above,
To bear Thy people in their heart,
And love the souls whom Thou dost love;

3 To watch, and pray, and never faint;
By day and night their guard to keep;
To warn the sinner, cheer the saint,
Protect Thy lambs, and feed Thy sheep.

4 And when their work is finished here,
Let them in hope their charge resign;
Before the throne with joy appear,
And there with endless glory shine.