based on the prophecy of Hosea A heart of love the Lord displays to those he calls his own; a Father's care from earliest days in countless mercies shown: our wayward hearts! when will they learn to love and please him in return? In trembling faith we here confess our wandering and our sin; we seek his face who, swift to bless, can make us clean within: with contrite words and hearts we come to God our healing and our home. For God is making all things new, beneath his hand we thrive; his mercies as the morning dew to nourish and revive: so may our souls his word embrace, and grow in fruitfulness and grace. We ask of God discerning eyes to know and choose his ways; to share the wisdom of the wise in love and joy and praise: and, knowing God, in him be blest, and in his shadow find our rest.