St. Peter's Day

When, within sight of danger's hour,
We boast of self-possessing power,
Teach us, O Lord, betimes to know
How weak are we, how strong the foe.

And when, beset by snares around,
Faithless to Thee our hearts are found,
Look Thou upon us, and renew
Our wandering thoughts, our vows untrue.

Then though Thou doubt us, and our love
By question and temptation prove;
Faithful to Thee we shall abide,
In honor as in weakness tried.