Almighty Father, Bless the Word

Almighty Father, bless the Word,
Which through Thy grace we now have heard.
O may the precious seed take root,
Spring up, and bear abundant fruit.

We praise Thee for the means of grace,
As in our lives Thy love we trace.
Grant, Lord, that we who worship here
May all, at last, in Heaven appear.

Author: John Cawood

Year: 1816

This is a well-known post-sermon hymn by the English clergyman and hymn writer John Cawood (1775–1852). It first appeared in his collection in 1816 (sometimes dated 1815 in sources). No significant alternate attributions exist.