Hymns for Youth ‎#123

123. O That the Lord Would Guide My Ways

1. 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!

2. Order my footstpes by thy Word,
And make my heart sincere;
Let sin have no dominion, Lord,
But keep my conscience clear.

3. Assist my soul, too apt to stray,
A stricter watch to keep;
And should I e'er forget thy way,
Restore thy wandering sheep.

4. Make me to walk in thy commands--
'Tis a delightful road--
Nor let my head or heart or hands
Offend against my God.

Text Information

• First Line: O that the Lord would guide my ways
• Title: O That the Lord Would Guide My Ways
• Author: William H. Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1966

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS' ORDINAL
• Composer: Thomas Tallis, c. 1515-1585
• Meter: C M
• Incipit: 13455 66554 17665
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Arrangement from Our Songs of Praise, copyright 1954 by Concordia Publishing House. Used with permission.