Almighty Father! Thou hast many a blessing

In store for every erring child of Thine;

For this I pray,—Let me, Thy grace possessing,

Seek to be guided by Thy will divine.

Not for earth’s treasures, for her joys the dearest,

Would I my supplications raise to Thee;

Not for the hopes that to my heart are nearest,

But only that I give that heart to Thee.

I pray that Thou wouldst guide and guard me ever;

Cleanse, by Thy power, from every stain of sin;

I will Thy blessing ask on each endeavor,

And thus Thy promised peace my soul shall win.