1154    C.M.     D. Denham
At the Appointment of Deacons

1 Great Head of influence divine,
  Thy people’s choice approve;
  With favour on our deacons shine,
  And fill us all with love.

2 Instruct them in thy heavenly will,
  For all thy saints to care;
  Help them their office to fulfil,
  In faith and godly fear.

3 O make them useful, wise, and kind,
  In principle unmoved;
  Men of one heart, and in one mind,
  In all things well approved.

4 The Church and congregation bless,
  Our gifts and grace increase;
  May thousands more thy name confess,
  And we all live in peace.