1 God of all human history, of time long fled and faded, yours is the secret mastery by which the years are guided; King of unchanging glory from ages unrecorded. 2 God of the hidden future unfolding life for ever, hope of each ransomed creature as time speeds ever faster: raise us to our full stature in Christ, our one Redeemer! 3 God of this present moment requiring our decision, now is the hour of judgement for ruin or salvation: grant us complete commitment to your most urgent mission!