Once again, dear Lord, we pray (Samuel Sebastian Wesley)

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  • (Posted 2009-12-26)  CPDL #20689:         
Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2009-12-26).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 20 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Revised files uploaded 24/11/16.
  • (Posted 2007-11-13)  CPDL #15420:         
Contributor: John Henry Fowler (submitted 2007-11-13).  Score information: Letter, 1 page, 25 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: From the Cyber Hymnal™

General Information

Title: Once again, dear Lord, we pray
Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley
Tune: Morning
Lyricist: Mary Jane Willcox

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: SacredHymn   Meter: 77. 77

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard

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Original text and translations

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1  Once again, dear Lord, we pray
For the children far away,
Who have never even heard
Name of Jesus, sweetest word.


2  Little lips that thou hast made,
'Neath the far off temple's shade
Give to gods of wood and stone
Praise that should be all thine own.


3  Little hands, whose wondrous skill
Thou has given to do thy will,
Offerings bring, and serve with fear
Gods that cannot see or hear.


4  Teach them, O thou heavenly King,
All their gifts and praise to bring
To thy Son, who died to prove
Thy forgiving, saving love.