Lutheran Service Book ‎#707

707. 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 wand'ring sheep.

4 Make me to walk in Thy commands--
'Tis a delightful road--
Nor let my head or heart or hands
Offend against my God.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
• Title: Oh, That the Lord Would Guide my Ways
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt. )
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:5
  ;
  Psalm 119:33
  ;
  Psalm 119:133
  ;
  Psalm 119:176
  ;
  Ezekiel 34:11-12
  ;
  Matthew 18:12-14

Tune Information

• Name: EVAN
• Composer: William H. Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: C M
• Key: G Major
• Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)