O that the Lord would guide my ways

To keep his statutes still!

O that my God would grant me grace

To know and do his will!

O send thy Spirit down to write

Thy law upon my heart!

Nor let my tongue indulge deceit,

Nor act the liar's part.

From vanity turn off my eyes;

Let no corrupt design,

Nor covetous desires, arise

Within this soul of mine.

Order my footsteps by thy word,

And make my heart sincere;

Let sin have no dominion, Lord,

But keep my conscience clear.

My soul hath gone too far astray,

My feet too often slip;

Yet since I've not forgot thy way,

Restore thy wand'ring sheep.

Make me to walk in thy commands,

'Tis a delightful road;

Nor let my head, or heart, or hands,

Offend against my God.