LORD, when before Thy throne we meet,

Thy goodness to adore,

From heaven, the eternal mercy-seat,

On us Thy blessing pour,

And make our inmost souls to be

An habitation meet for Thee.

The Body for our ransom given;

The Blood in mercy shed;

With this immortal food from heaven,
Lord, let our souls be fed :

And, as we round Thy table kneel,

Help us Thy quickening grace to feck

Be Thou, O Holy Spirit, nigh:

Accept the humble prayer,
The contrite soul's repentant sigh,

The sinner's heartfelt tear:

And let our adoration rise,

As fragrant incense, to the skies.