Tune: JUST AS I AM
Words: Martin Leckebusch
Music: Joseph Barnby, 1883
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A steadfast heart, a blameless life:
may these be my gift, Lord, to You,
with faith and love and truthfulness
expressed in all I do.
To shun deceit and wickedness,
be this the choice I always make;
the counsel of hypocrisy
I willingly forsake.
Be clean my hands and pure my heart
when to Your holy house I come;
Your matchless deeds be all my song,
Your presence be my home.
The schemes of those who kill for wealth—
let such be never mine to share;
Your mercy be sufficient, Lord,
whatever guilt I bear.
A steadfast heart, a blameless life:
may this be Your work, Lord, in me,
until I sing, with all the saints,
Your praise eternally.
may these be my gift, Lord, to You,
with faith and love and truthfulness
expressed in all I do.
To shun deceit and wickedness,
be this the choice I always make;
the counsel of hypocrisy
I willingly forsake.
Be clean my hands and pure my heart
when to Your holy house I come;
Your matchless deeds be all my song,
Your presence be my home.
The schemes of those who kill for wealth—
let such be never mine to share;
Your mercy be sufficient, Lord,
whatever guilt I bear.
A steadfast heart, a blameless life:
may this be Your work, Lord, in me,
until I sing, with all the saints,
Your praise eternally.
Copyright
Words: © Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Used by permission.
Music: Public domain
These lyrics have been posted on Grace Music with permission from the copyright holder. They may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
Music: Public domain
These lyrics have been posted on Grace Music with permission from the copyright holder. They may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
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