hear, oh Lord

Hear, oh Lord, my humble prayer,
listen to my plea.
Hear, oh Lord, my earnest cry,
reaching out to Thee.
Show me, Lord, your merciful ways,
tell me of your love,
Show me the truth, that I may see the way,
the way to heaven above.

Turn my sadness into joy,
all your love employ;
Do not let the foe destroy
all my faith in Thee.
Show me, Lord, the way to go
through the darkling wood.
Help me find the strength to do
all the things I should.