1. Jesus, we are far away From the light of heavenly day; Lost in paths of sin we stray, Lord, in mercy hear us 2. Help us to bewail our sin, And, in heavenly strength, begin Daily victories to win; Lord, in mercy hear us. 3. Keep us lowly, that we may Ever watchful, turn away From the snares our tempters lay; Lord, in mercy hear us. 4. On our darkness shed Thy light; Lead our wills to what is right; Wash our evil nature white, Lord, in mercy hear us. 5. May Thy wisdom be our guide Comfort, rest, and peace provide, Near to Thy protecting side; Lord, in mercy hear us. 6. Fix our hearts on things on high let no evil thoughts come nigh; Purge from sin our memory; Lord, in mercy hear us. 7. May Thy grace within the soul Nature’s waywardness control Guiding towards the heavenly goal; Lord, in mercy hear us.