1. Our Father! while our hearts unlearn The creeds that wrong thy name,
2. Not by the lightning-gleams of wrath Our souls thy face shall see,
Still let our hallowed altars burn With faith's undying flame!
The star of love must light the path That leads to heav'n and thee.

3. Help us to read our Master's will
Through every darkening stain
That clouds his sacred image still,
And see him once again,

4. The brother man, the pitying friend,
Who weeps for human woes,
Whose pleading words of pardon blend
With cries of raging foes.

5. If, mid the gathering storms of doubt
Our hearts grow faint and cold,
The strength we cannot live without
Thy love will not withhold.

6. Our prayers accept; our sins forgive;
Our youthful zeal renew;
Shape for us holier lives to live
And nobler work to do!