Lord, it has touched our hearts that Thou

Shouldst now for us provide

A rich occasion, Thee to know,

Where Thou hast been denied.

Thy grace, O Lord, has furnished now

A blessed, calm retreat;

Thy saints assembled gladly bow,

And here Thyself would greet.

Acknowledging Thy love's own claim,

The Spirit giving power,

As gathered to Thy precious Name,

We bless Thee for this hour.

4 The love that gave Thyself for us

Forgotten cannot be; Its fresh appeal—a joy to those

Who now remember Thee.