As now thy children lowly kneel

As now Thy children lowly kneel,
And all for mercy pray,
O Father, make us truly feel
The solemn words we say.

Teach us to hate the power of sin,
Which parts our souls from Thee
Help us to make our life within
What Thou wilt love to see.

Teach us to trust the Lamb of God,
Who takes our sins away
Help us to choose the path He trod,
And so Thy will obey.

Teach us to keep Thy holy laws
Because we trust Thy love
Help us to rise, when Jesus draws
To better joys above.

O teach us more our sins to fear
And more Thy Word to love:
Help us on earth the cross to bear
And win the crown above.