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Text:Oh, That the Lord Would Guide my Ways
Author:Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Tune:EVAN
Composer:William H. Havergal, 1793-1870

707. 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.

Text Information
First Line: Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
Title: Oh, That the Lord Would Guide my Ways
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt. )
Meter: C M
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Tune Information
Name: EVAN
Composer: William H. Havergal, 1793-1870
Meter: C M
Key: G Major
Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)



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