1 Lord of light, your name out-shining
all the stars and suns of space,
use our talents in your kingdom
as the servants of your grace;
use us to fulfill your purpose
in the gift of Christ your Son.
Refrain
Father, as in highest heaven
so on earth your will be done.
2 By the toil of faithful workers
in some far outlying field;
by the courage where the radiance
of the cross is still revealed;
by the victories of meekness,
through reproach and suffering won. [Refrain]
3 Grant that knowledge, still increasing,
at your feet may lowly kneel;
with your grace our triumphs hallow,
with your charity our zeal;
lift the nations from the shadows
to the gladness of the sun. [Refrain]
4 By the prayers of faithful watchers,
never silent day or night;
by the cross of Jesus bringing
peace to all, and healing light;
by the love that passes knowledge,
making all your children one. [Refrain]
