English poem
Before Sermon, 90 (Now, Lord, inspire the preacher’s heart)
by John Newton (1725–1807)
Now, Lord, inspire the preacher’s heart, And teach his tongue to speak; Food to the hungry soul impart, And cordials to the weak.
Furnish us all with light and pow’rs To walk in wisdom’s ways; So shall the benefit be ours, And thou shalt have the praise.