We have thy promise, gracious Lord,

We have thy promise, gracious Lord,
Thou wilt be where thy people meet;
O, then, fulfil thy gracious word,
And make our happiness complete.

Thy promise is to two or three,
Who meet together in thy name;
That for whatever they agree
To ask, they surely shall obtain.

We ask thy gracious presence here,
The sweet enjoyment of thy love;
From worldly thoughts O keep us clear,
And set our hearts on things above.

We ask thy Holy Spirit's aid,
Whilst we're engaged in prayer and praise;
We ask from our great living Head
To be supplied with every grace.

We ask for faith a sweet increase,
To find our doubts and fears removed,
To feel the powerful reign of peace,
And every sinful thought subdued.

We ask to feel a union sweet,
We ask a blessing on thy word;
We ask - but all our askings meet
In this - we ask thy presence, Lord!