CENTRE of our hopes thou art,
By A Collection of Hymns

      6-7s.
      1 CENTRE of our hopes thou art,
      End of our enlarged desires;
      Stamp thine image on our heart,
      Fill us now with heavenly fires;
      Cemented by love divine,
      Seal our souls for ever thine.

      2 All our works in thee be wrought,
      Levelled at one common aim;
      Every word, and every thought,
      Purge in the refining flame:
      Lead us through the paths of peace,
      On to perfect holiness.

      3 Let us all together rise,
      To thy glorious life restored,
      Here regain our paradise,
      Here prepare to meet our Lord;
      Here enjoy the earnest given,
      Travel hand in hand to heaven!