Sin has undone our wretched race; br But Jesus has restored, br And brought the sinner face to face br With his forgiving Lord. br br This we repeat from year to year br And press upon our youth; br Lord, give them an attentive ear, br Lord, save them by Thy truth! br br Blessings upon the rising race! br Make this a happy hour, br According to Thy richest grace, br And thine Almighty power. br br We feel for your unhappy state br (May you regard it too), br And would a while ourselves forget br To pour our prayer for you.