Note * — Chapter IX · PATRIOTIC HYMNS.
Reading edition
In Butterworth's “Story of the Tunes,” under the account of Keller's grand motet, the following sacred hymn is inserted as “often sung to it:”—
Father Almighty, we bow at thy feet; Humbly thy grace and thy goodness we own. Answer in love when thy children entreat, Hear our thanksgiving ascend to thy throne. Seeking thy blessing, in worship we meet, Trusting our souls on thy mercy alone; Father Almighty, we bow at thy feet.
Breathe, Holy Spirit, thy comfort divine, Tune every voice to thy music of peace; Hushed in our hearts, with one whisper of thine, Pride and the tumult of passion will cease. Joy of the watchful, who wait for thy sign, Hope of the sinful, who long for release, Breathe, Holy Spirit, thy comfort divine.
God of salvation, thy glory we sing, Honors to thee in thy temple belong; Welcome the tribute of gladness we bring, Loud-pealing organ and chorus of song. While our high praises, Redeemer and King, Blend with the notes of the angelic throng, God of salvation, thy glory we sing. —Theron Brown.