A Selection of Psalms and Hymns: done under the appointment of the Philadelphian Association LVII. O that the Lord would guide my ways

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LVI

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns‎#LVII

LVIII

Text:

Breathing after Holiness

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 O send thy Spirit down to write
Thy law upon my heart!
Nor let my tongue indulge deceit,
Nor act the liar's part.

3 From vanity turn off my eyes;
Let no corrupt design,
Nor covetous desires arise
Within this soul of mine.

4 Order my footsteps by thy word,
And make my heart sincere;
Let sin have no dominion, LORD,
But keep my conscience clear.

5 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:	Breathing after Holiness
Meter:	Common Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1790
Scripture:	Psalm 119
Topic:	Before Sermon