Classic Poem

Great God of righteousness and love,
Who oft hast heard my prayer,
Again my heart would soar above;
Receive the suppliant there!

I know the Lord hath set apart
The soul that loves him well;
O, may he guide my wandering heart,
In holy love to dwell.

O, stand in awe before his face,
And break his laws no more;
Communing with your heart at night,
Be still, and God adore.

Let righteousness like incense rise
To Him all pure and just;
He will accept this sacrifice:
Then in his mercy trust!

There be who grope in darkest night,
And, doubting, ask for good:
O Lord! may thy celestial light
Be in their souls renewed.

Thou art my life, my light, my joy;
Thy mercies never cease:
Beneath thine ever-waking eye
I 'll rest and sleep in peace.