Youth Melodies and Action Songs 79. Purer in heart, O God, Help me to be

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Youth Melodies and Action Songs‎#79

Text:	Purer in Heart, O God
Author:	Mrs. A. L. Davison
Tune:	[Purer in heart, O God, Help me to be]
Composer:	J. H. Fillmore

79. Purer in Heart, O God

Full Text

1 Purer in heart, O God,
Help me to be;
May I devote my life
Wholly to Thee.
Watch Thou my wayward feet,
Guide me with counsel sweet;
Purer in heart,
Help me to be.

2 Purer in heart, O God,
Help me to be;
Teach me to do Thy will
Most lovingly.
Be Thou my Friend and Guide,
Let me with Thee abide;
Purer in heart,
Help me to be.

3 Purer in heart, O God,
Help me to be;
That I Thy holy face
One day may see.
Keep me from secret sin,
Reign Thou my soul within;
Purer in heart,
Help me to be.