O Lord, I pray,
Humbly for courage, so to live this day
The flesh subdued, Thy Spirit given sway,
That I may honor Thee.
O, might my ways,
Fruitful in kindness, gentleness, and grace,
Be such that through them only praise,
My Lord, should come to Thee.
May I be thrilled,
The selfish longings of my heart be stilled,
And all the hours of this day be filled
With wondrous thoughts of Thee.
For this I ask—
Courage and strength to do whatever task
Thou givest me; and, too, I ask
To do it willingly.
May I have grace,
Humbly, my Lord, to take a lowly place,
Finding the strength, each storm of life to face,
Lord Jesus, at Thy feet.
So may it be,
My Lord, Who hast so loved me,
Thy love shall be the lodestone drawing me
Ever more close to Thee.