Author: John Armstrong Hymnal: The Hymnbook #305 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Benediction Lyrics: 1 O Thou who makest souls to shine
With light from brighter worlds above,
Now send Thy glistening dew divine
On all who seek a Saviour's love.
2 Do Thou Thy benediction give
On all who teach, on all who learn,
That all Thy Church may holier live,
And every lamp more brightly burn.
3 Give those that teach pure hearts and wise,
Faith, hope, and love, all warmed by prayer;
Themselves first training for the skies,
They best will raise their people there.
4 O bless the shepherd, bless the sheep,
That guide and guided both be one—
One in the faithful watch they keep,
Until this hurrying life be done.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 11:2 Tune Title: SOLOTHURN
O Thou Who Makest Souls to Shine