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Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Holy Way

William T. Matson (1862) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 86:11

Verse 1

Teach me, O Lord, Thy holy way, And give me an obedient mind; That in Thy service I may find My soul's delight from day to day.

Verse 2

Guide me, O Savior, with Thy hand, And so control my thoughts and deeds, That I may tread the path which leads Right onward to the blessed land.

Verse 3

Help me, O Savior, here to trace The sacred footsteps Thou hast trod; And, meekly walking with my God, To grow in goodness, truth, and grace.

Verse 4

Guard me, O Lord, that I may ne'er Forsake the right, or do the wrong: Against temptation make me strong, And round me spread Thy sheltering care.

Verse 5

Bless me in every task, O Lord, Begun, continued, done for Thee: Fulfil Thy perfect work in me; And Thine abounding grace afford.

Verse 6

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 86:11
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