1 Send, O Lord, Thy Holy Spirit
On Thy servant now, we pray;
Let him prove a faithful shepherd
To Thy little lambs alway.
Thy pure teaching to proclaim,
To extol Thy holy name
And to feed Thy lambs aright,
Make his aim and sole delight.

2 Thou, O Lord, Thyself hast called him
For Thy precious lambs to care;
But to prosper in his calling,
He the Spirit's gifts must share.
Grant him wisdom from above,
Fill his heart with holy love;
In all weakness strength supply,
O Good Shepherd, hear our cry!

3 Help, Lord Jesus, help him nourish
Our dear children with Thy Word,
That in constant love they serve Thee
Till in heav'n their song is heard.
Boundless blessings, Lord, bestow
On his faithful toil below,
Till he lives, thro' Thy blest grace,
Glory-crowned before Thy face.