FATHER, to seek Thy face
Thy children now draw near;
Before Thy throne of grace
With boldness we appear:
We plead His name, His precious blood,
Who made us priests and kings to God.
No more we shun the light,
No more Thy presence fear;
In robes of spotless white
Before Thee we appear:
Our sacrifice and priest is there
To offer up our praise and prayer.
No power have we to praise
Thy name, O God of love,
Unless Thy Spirit raise
Our hearts and minds above;
His holy oil anoints our head:
May He our priestly worship lead.
Thy promises we plead,
Thy true and steadfast word;
In every time of need
Thou wilt Thy help afford:
Thy promises in Christ are yea;
To Thy amen, "Amen," we say.