1 O Jesus, strong, and pure and true, before thy feet we bow; the grace of earlier years renew, and lead us onward now. 2 The joyous life that year by year within these walls is stored, the golden hope, the gladsome cheer, we bring to thee, O Lord. 3 Our faith endow with keener powers, with warmer glow our love; and draw these halting hearts of ours from earth to things above. 4 In paths our bravest ones have trod O make us brave to go, That we may give our lives to God in serving man below. 5 Scorn we the selfish aim or choice, and love's high precept keep, rejoice with those that do rejoice, and weep with those that weep. 6 So hence shall flow fresh strength and grace, as from a full-fed spring, to make the world a better place, and life a worthier thing.