C F G C F G C
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy,
G Dm G C F C Am G
whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy,
F C G Am Em F
be there at our waking, and give us, we pray,
C Am F C
your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.
C F G C F G C
Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith,
G Dm G C F C Am G
whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe,
F C G Am Em F
be there at our labours, and give us, we pray,
C Am F C
your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.
C F G C F G C
Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace,
G Dm G C F C Am G
your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace,
F C G Am Em F
be there at our homing, and give us, we pray,
C Am F C
your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.
C F G C F G C
Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm,
G Dm G C F C Am G
whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm,
F C G Am Em F
be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray,
C Am F C
your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day.