Teach me, O Lord, the perfect way

Verse 1

Teach me, O Lord, the perfect way of thy precepts divine, And to observe it to the end I shall my heart incline.

Verse 2

Give understanding unto me, so keep thy law shall I; Yea, ev'n with my whole heart I shall observe it carefully.

Verse 3

In thy law's path make me to go; for I delight therein.

Verse 4

My heart unto thy testimonies, and not to greed, incline.

Verse 5

Turn thou away my sight and eyes from viewing vanity; And in thy good and holy way be pleased to quicken me.

Verse 6

Confirm to me thy gracious word, which I did gladly hear, Ev'n to thy servant, Lord, who is devoted to thy fear.

Verse 7

Turn thou away my feared reproach; for good thy judgments be.

Verse 8

Lo, for thy precepts I have longed; in thy truth quicken me.