Lord, as the day begins

Lord, as the day begins
lift up our hearts in praise;
take from us all our sins,
guard us in all our ways:
Our every step direct and guide
that Christ in all be glorified!

Christ be in work and skill,
serving each other's need;
Christ be in thought and will,
Christ be in word and deed:
Our minds be set on things above
in joy and peace, in faith and love.

Grant us the Spirit's strength,
teach us to walk his way;
so bring us all at length
safe to the close of day:
From hour to hour sustain and bless,
and let our song be thankfulness.

Now as the day begins
make it the best of days;
take from us all our sins,
guard us in all our ways:
Our every step direct and guide
that Christ in all be glorified!

Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith
Words © 1984 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Music: Little Cornard, Gopsal, Samuel

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