Before Thy Mercy Seat, O Lord

Before Thy mercy seat, O Lord,

Behold, Thy servants stand,

To ask the knowledge of Thy Word,

The guidance of Thy hand.

Let Thy eternal truths, we pray,

Dwell richly in each heart;

That from the safe and narrow way

We never may depart.

Lord, from Thy Word remove the seal,

Unfold its hidden store,

And as we read, teach us to feel

Its value more and more.

Help us to see a Savior's love

Shine forth from every page,

And let the thoughts of joys above

Our inmost souls engage.

Thus, while Thy Word our footsteps guides,

Shall we be truly blest,

And soon arrive where love provides

An everlasting rest.