Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #261 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: O thou, who hast at thy command Lyrics: 1 O Thou, who hast at thy command
The hearts of all men in thy hand!
My wishes and desires control;
Mould ev'ry purpose of my soul.
2 Be with me, Lord, where'er I go;
Teach me what thou wouldst have me do;
Suggest whate'er I think and say;
Direct me in the narrow way.
3 Prevent me, lest i harbor pride,
Lest I in mine own strength confide:
Show me my weakness; let me see,
I have my pow'r, mine all from thee.
4 Assist and teach me how to pray;
Dispose my nature to obey;
What thou abhorr'st, that let me flee,
And only love what pleases thee.
5 And while I to thine honor live,
May I to thee all glory give,
Until the summons, Lord, shall come,
That calls thy willing servant home. Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces; Love to Christ Languages: English
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