By A Collection of Hymns

      C.M.
      1 JESU, the word of mercy give,
      And let it swiftly run;
      And let the priests themselves believe,
      And put salvation on.

      2 Clothed with the spirit of holiness,
      May all thy people prove
      The plenitude of gospel grace,
      The joy of perfect love.

      3 Jesus, let all thy lovers shine
      Illustrious as the sun;
      And, bright with borrowed rays divine,
      Their glorious circuit run:

      4 Beyond the reach of mortals, spread
      Their light where'er they go;
      And heavenly influences shed
      On all the world below.

      5 As giants may they run their race,
      Exulting in their might;
      As burning luminaries, chase
      The gloom of hellish night:

      6 As the bright Sun of righteousness,
      Their healing wings display;
      And let their lustre still increase
      Unto the perfect day.