Shepherd divine, our wants relieve, <br />In this our evil day; <br />To all Thy tempted followers give <br />The power to trust and pray. <br /> <br />Long as our fiery trials last, <br />Long as the cross we bear, <br />O let our souls on Thee be cast, <br />In never-ceasing prayer. <br /> <br />Thy Holy Spirit's praying grace <br />Give us in faith to claim; <br />To wrestle till we see Thy face, <br />And know Thy hidden name. <br /> <br />Till Thou the Father's love impart, <br />Till Thou Thyself bestow, <br />Be this the cry of every heart, - <br />I will not let Thee go. <br /> <br />I will not let Thee go, unless <br />Thou tell Thy name to me; <br />With all Thy great salvation bless, <br />And say, - I died for thee. <br /> <br />Then let me, on the mountain-top, <br />Behold Thine open face, <br />Till faith in sight is swallowed up, <br />And prayer in endless praise.<br /><br />Augustus Montague Toplady<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/shepherd-divine-our-wants-relieve/
