Teach Us

Spirit of Christ who dwells within our hearts, 
Stoop to our weakness, mighty as you are, 
Wean us from sin, and fit us for above 
Make us love you and others as we ought to love. 

If you did not bid us love you, God and King, 

We could not see the cross, the final offering 

Now with all our heart and strength and mind 

Oh help us seek your love and let us find! 

Teach us to feel that you are always near 

Teach us through struggles and through tears 

Teach us the patience of unceasing prayer

Until we learn our burdens you will bear

 

Teach us Lord now how to repent

Turn us from Sin, remove our sinful bent

Holy Love, and holy justice meet with holy peace

Teach us to fain this world as kingdom priests!

Let this be our plan, our purpose and pursuit

To know and understand our Lord-may we be resolute

With One holy passion for your holy name

Our hearts an altar, and Your love the flame.

Our hearts an altar, and Your love the flame.

Inspired by a hymn by George Croly

Anthony Foster

July 18, 2021