Command thy blessing from above

1Command thy blessing from above,
O God, on all assembled here;
Behold us with a Father's love,
While we look up with filial fear.

2Command thy blessing, Jesus, Lord!
May we thy true disciples be;
Speak to each heart the mighty word,—
Say to the weakest, 'Follow me.'

3Command thy blessing in this hour,
Spirit of truth! and fill the place
With wounding and with healing power,
With quickening and confirming grace.