1. O Lord, be with me through this day;
    Direct my thoughts aright, I pray,
    That I, this day, my place fulfill,
    According to Thy holy will.
  2. Thy Word, O Lord, is bread indeed,
    And as upon Thy Word I feed,
    It shall to me new strength impart,
    As truth abounds within my heart.
  3. I need Thy armor, Lord, to go
    Against a fierce and ruthless foe;
    Girt—breastplate, helmet, shoe, and shield—
    I shall prevail as sword I wield.
  4. My lips shall sweetly sound Thy praise,
    And thankfulness shall fill my days;
    Within Thy joy my strength shall be,
    So, trusting, I shall walk with Thee.
  5. I thank Thee, Lord, for thoughts of Thee—
    To Thee in danger I shall flee,
    And find in Thee my soul’s desire,
    By walking in Thy grace and pow’r.
  6. When life on earth shall be no more,
    I shall Thy glorious name adore,
    And humbly bow before Thy throne,
    And praise Thee that I’m safely home.