searcher of hearts

searcher of hearts, from mine erase
all thoughts that should not be,
and in its deep recesses trace
my gratitude to thee.

hearer of prayer, o guide aright
each word and deed of mine;
life’s battle teach me how to fight,
and be the vict’ry thine.

giver of allfor ev’ry good
in the redeemer came
for raiment, shelter, and for food,
i thank thee in his name.

father, and son, and holy ghost,
thou glorious three in one,
thou knowest best what i need most,
and let thy will be done.