Sunday-School Praises ‎#13

13. Give Me Understanding

1 Before thy mercy-seat, O Lord,
Behold, thy servants stand,
To ask the knowledge of thy word,
The guidance of thy hand.

Refrain:
Give me understanding, and I will keep thy law;
Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart,
Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

2 Let thy eternal truths, we pray,
Dwell richly in each heart;
That from the safe and narrow way
We never may depart. [Refrain]

3 Lord, from thy word remove the seal,
Unfold its hidden store;
And, as we read, O may we feel
Its value more and more. [Refrain]

4 Help us to see the Saviour’s love
Beaming from every page;
And let the thoughts of joys above
Our inmost souls engage. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Before thy mercy seat, O Lord
• Title: Give Me Understanding
• Author: William H. Bathurst
• Refrain First Line: Give me understanding, and I will keep thy law
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

Tune Information

• Name: [Before thy mercy seat, O Lord]
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick