In our hearts celestial voices
by Marie Carelli · by Lin
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 419 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
In our hearts celestial voices Softly say: "Day is passing, night is coming; Kneel and pray,"
Verse 2
Father, we obey the summons; Hear Our cry; Pity us and help our weakness, Thou Most High.
Verse 3
For the joys that most we cherish Praised be Thou! Good and gentle art Thou ever; Hear us now.
Verse 4
Coming morrows we may never Live to see; All we ask Thee is to keep us, Safe with Thee.
Verse 5
We are only little children Kneeling here, And we want our loving Father Always near.
Verse 6
Take us in Thy arms and keep us As Thine own; Gather us like little sunbeams Round Thy throne.