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O who makest souls to shine

With light from lighter worlds above,

And droppest glistering dew divine

On all who seek a Saviour's love,—

Do Thou Thy benediction give

On all who teach, on all who learn,

That all Thy Church may holier live,

And every lamp more brightly burn.

Give those that teach pure hearts and wise,

Faith, hope, and love, all warm'd by prayer;

Themselves first training for the skies,

They best will raise their people there.

Give those that learn the willing ear,

Meek spirit, guileless mind;

Such gifts will make the meanest here,

Far better than a kingdom find.