And still through toil and strife

From Oremus Hymnal

And still through toil and strife,
‘mid sorrow, joy, and pain,
he comes to fill his Church with life,
his own for heaven to train.

Where’er his servants meet,
uniting hearts in prayer,
and kneeling suppliant at his feet,
he, in the midst, is there.

While angels join to swell
the Church’s heavenly song,
he comes with faithful hearts to dwell,
who round his altar throng.

Lord Jesus, as we kneel
before thy throne of grace,
may we thy hidden presence feel,
the sunshine of thy face!