Teach me Thy way, O Lord; I will walk in Thy truth: unite my heart to fear Thy name.
Psalm 86:11
Words: Simon Browne (1680–1732).
Music: Rector Potens Frank Sewall, 1910 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Browne (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Shine forth, O Sun of boundless love,
The night within our souls remove;
Be Thou our light, be Thou our guide,
O’er every thought and step preside.
The light of truth, O Lord of might,
That we may know and choose Thy way;
Plant holy fear within each heart,
That we may ne’er from Thee depart.