The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#416

416. Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways

1 Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
To keep His statutes still!
Oh, that my God would grant me grace
To know and do His will!

2 Order my footsteps 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 wand'ring 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
• Title: Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719, cento, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:5
  ;
  Psalm 119:33
• Topic: Sanctification (The Christian Life): New Obedience

Tune Information

• Name: EVAN
• Composer: William H. Havergal (1846)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major