God of the ages, history's Maker, planning our pathway, holding us fast, shaping in mercy all that concerns us: Father, we praise you, Lord of the past! God of this morning, gladly your children worship before you, trustingly bow; teach us to know you always among us, quietly sovereign-- Lord of our now. God of tomorrow, strong Overcome, princes of darkness own your command: what, then, can harm us? we are your people, now and forever kept by your hand. Lord of past ages, Lord of this morning, Lord of the future, help us, we pray: teach us to trust you, love you, obey you, crown you each moment Lord of today! God of the nations, you have redeemed us, blessed us with privilege, freedom and youth: yours is the Kingdom!-- make us your heralds, sharing your Gospel, living its truth!