Prayer for Defense and Guidance

Verse 1

To Thee I lift my soul, In Thee my trust repose; My God, O put me not to shame Before triumphant foes.

Verse 2

None shall be put to shame That humbly wait for Thee, But those that willfully transgress, On them the shame shall be.

Verse 3

Show me Thy paths, O Lord, Teach me Thy perfect way, O guide me in Thy truth divine, And lead me day by day.

Verse 4

For Thou art God that dust To me salvation send, And patiently through all the day Upon thee I attend.

Verse 5

Recall Thy mercies, Lord, Their tenderness untold, And all Thy loving-kindnesses, For they have been of old.