Give Me Understanding
Authors: William H. Bathurst • Composers: William J. Kirkpatrick • Meter: 8.6.8.6. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1900 • Bible References: Psalm 119:34
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1. Before thy mercy-seat, O Lord,
Behold, thy servants stand,
To ask the knowledge of thy word,
The guidance of thy hand.
Chorus:
Give me understanding, and I will keep thy law;
Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart,
Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
2. Let thy eternal truths, we pray,
Dwell richly in each heart;
That from the safe and narrow way
We never may depart.
3. Lord, from thy word remove the seal,
Unfold its hidden store;
And, as we read, O may we feel
Its value more and more.
4. Help us to see the Savior’s love
Beaming from ev’ry page;
And let the thoughts of joys above
Our inmost souls engage.