Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#425

425. Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways

1 Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways,
To keep His statutes still!
Oh, that my God would grant me grace
To know and do His will!

2 Order my footsteps by Thy word,
And make my heart sincere;
Let sin have no dominion, Lord,
But keep my conscience clear.

3 Assist my soul, too apt to stray,
A stricter watch to keep;
And, should I e'er forget Thy way,
Restore Thy wandering sheep.

4 Make me to walk in Thy commands;
'Tis a delightful road:
Nor let my lips, or heart, or hands
Offend against my God.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Change of Heart; Conscience; Faith: Power of; Fellowship with God; Grace: Growth in; Heart: Purity of; Sanctification
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DOWNS
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: C. M.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.