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This hymn is written to stress the 'daily' nature of Christian living, commitment and witness.
Many Christians will recognise deliberate references in it to phrases in Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion liturgies. While it is particularly suitable for a service of commitment and commissioning, eg. Confirmation, the day-by-day theme makes it appropriate as a dismissal hymn for any weekly gathering, and hymns of dismissal are always in short supply. All the second lines run-in to the third lines. |
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Suggested tune: 'Love Divine' (J.Stainer) 8.7.8.7.
1. Father God, defend your servants with your heavenly grace. We pray that we may be yours forever, trusting, serving – day by day. 2. Risen Lord, lead forth your soldiers valiantly to fight. We pray so to march beneath your banner, that we conquer – day by day. 3. Lord of Life, renew Christ's army; strengthen and confirm. We pray for your increase more within us through our living – day by day. 4. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Send us out empower'd . We pray For the Spirit's inspiration In our witness – day by day. John Richards, 1986, Copyright waived for users of Help for Christians.co.uk |