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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 wandering sheep.
Make me to walk in Thy commands,
’Tis a delightful road;
Nor let my head, or heart, nor hands,
Offend against my God.
---Alternative verses---
Send Thy good 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 mine eyes;
Let no corrupt design,
Nor covetous desires, arise
Within this soul of mine.
Assist my soul, too apt to stray,
A stricter watch to keep;
And should I e'er forget Thy way,
Restore Thy wandering sheep.
My soul hath gone too far astray,
My feet too often slip;
Yet, since I keep in mind Thy way,
Restore Thy wandering sheep.
My soul has gone too far astray,
My feet too often slip;
Yet since I’ve not forgot thy way,
Restore thy wandering sheep.
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 2005 | # 66 | | 1851 | # 394 | | 1853 | # 422 | | 1996 | # 441 | | | # 119 | | 1872 | # 119.11 | | 1866 | # 914 | | 1885 | # 122 |
MUSIC
Name:
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ALEXANDRIA
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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before 1902
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ALTERNATIVE TUNES
Name
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meter
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| 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) | | 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) | | 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) |
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