| Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory,To Thee all knees are bent, all voices pray;
 Thy love has blessed the wide world’s wondrous story
 With light and life since Eden’s dawning day.
 O Holy Father, who hadst led Thy childrenIn all the ages, with the fire and cloud,
 Through seas dry shod, through weary wastes bewildering;
 To Thee, in reverent love, our hearts are bowed.
 O Holy Jesus, Prince of Peace and Savior,To Thee we owe the peace that still prevails,
 Stilling the rude wills of men’s wild behavior,
 And calming passion’s fierce and stormy gales.
 O Holy Ghost, the Lord and the Lifegiver,Thine is the quickening power that gives increase;
 From Thee have flowed, as from a pleasant river,
 Our plenty, wealth, prosperity and peace.
 O Triune God, with heart and voice adoring,Praise we the goodness that doth crown our days;
 Pray we that Thou wilt hear us, still imploring
 Thy love and favor kept to us always.
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