185 O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace

1 O Holy Spirit, grant us grace That we our Lord and Savior In faith and fervent love embrace And truly serve him ever, So that when death is near at hand We at his cross may firmly stand And there find our salvation. 2 Help us that we your saving Word In faithful hearts may treasure; Let e'er that bread of life afford New grace in richest measure. Make us to do ev'rything in faith, Each day create us new within That fruits of faith may flourish. 3 Then, when our earthly race is run, Death's bitter hour impending, May your good work in us begun Continue till life's ending, Until we gladly may commend Our souls into our Savior's hand To rest in peace eternal.