Hands that have been handling,
holy things and high,
still, Lord, in thy service
bless and fortify.
Ears which heard the message
of the words of life,
keep thou closed and guarded
from the noise of strife.
Eyes whose contemplation
looked upon thy love,
let them gaze expectant
on the world above.
Holy, holy, holy,
thee our lips confessed:
on those lips for ever
let no falsehood rest.
Feet which trod the pavement
round about God's board,
let them walk in glory
where God's light is poured.
Bodies that have tasted
of the living Bread,
be they re-created
in their living Head.
Be we all one Body,
all our members one,
measured by the stature
of God's full-grown Son.