1 We thank Thee, Lord, that power is flowing,
Joy is coming, sorrow going;
Thy ransomed host is growing, growing,
But may the tide come in.

Refrain:
Let the tide come in, let the tide come in;
Let the mighty flow begin,
Let it sweep away our sin;
Oh, let the heav’nly tide come in!

2 O, let Thy cross win every nation;
Send the people Thy salvation!
Among them show Thy new creation;
Oh, may the tide come in. [Refrain]

3 Life’s precious hours are quickly flying;
Men are dying, ever dying!
Thy pleading Church is crying, crying;
Now may the tide come in. [Refrain]

4 We praise Thee for the tidings cheering,
Signs of conquest now appearing;
The day of victory is nearing;
Thank God! the tide comes in.

Refrain:
Yes, the tide comes in,
Yes, the tide comes in;
Oh, the mighty flow begins,
And it sweeps away our sins!