Hymns for Children, 57

O May I to my ways take heed,
Nor ever with my tongue offend.
Or grieve that God by word or deed.
Whose wrath can punish without end!

O may I never, never tell,
To gain the world, one wilful lie;
For what would the whole world avail,
If my whole soul I lost thereby?

Thou, Lord, who art the Truth, the Way,
On me Thy saving grace bestow,
To keep me, lest I go astray.
To make me in Thy footsteps go!

Still may I in the truth delight.
Still may I take delight in Thee
Order my conversation right,
And all Thy great salvation see.

So shall I see Thy face with joy.
When caught up to Thy throne above;
And all eternity employ
In praises of Thy faithful love.