Divine Guidance and Safety

Verse 1

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

Chorus

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.

Verse 2

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

Verse 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.

Verse 4

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