Breathing after Holiness

Verse 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!

Verse 2

Order my footsteps by your Word and make my heart sincere; let sin have no dominion, Lord, but keep my conscience clear.

Verse 3

Assist my soul, too apt to stray, a stricter watch to keep, and should I e'er forget your way, restore your wand'ring sheep.

Verse 4

Make me to walk in your commands— 'tis a delightful road— nor let my head or heart or hands offend against my God.