Before Thee, Lord, I Bow My Head

Lyrics

1. 1. Before thee, Lord, I bow my head

   And thank thee for what has been said.

   My soul vibrates; my poor heart sings

   When thy sweet Spirit strikes the strings.

   How sweet thy word I’ve heard this day!

   Be thou my guide, O Lord, I pray.

   May I in patience do my part.

   Seal thou the word upon my heart.

2. 2. Do thou, O Lord, anoint mine eyes

   That I may see and win the prize.

   My heart is full; mine eyes are wet.

   Oh, help me, Lord, lest I forget.

   So may my soul be filled with light

   That I may see and win the fight,

   And then at last exalted be,

   In peace and rest, O Lord, with thee.

3. 3. Look up, my soul; be not cast down.

   Keep not thine eyes upon the ground.

   Break off the shackles of the earth.

   Receive, my soul, the spirit’s birth.

   And now as I go forth again

   To mingle with my fellowmen,

   Stay thou nearby, my steps to guide,

   That I may in thy love abide.