O Grant Us Light That We May Know

O grant us light, that we may know The wisdom Thou alone canst give, That truth may guide where’er we go, And virtue bless where’er we live.

O grant us light, that we may see Where error lurks in human lore, And turn our doubting minds to Thee, And love Thy simple Word the more.

O grant us light, that we may learn, How dead is life from Thee apart, How sure is joy for all who turn To Thee an undivided heart.

O grant us light, in grief and pain, TO lift our burdened hearts above, And count the very cross a gain, And bless our Father’s hidden love.

O grant us light, when soon or late All earthly scenes shall pass away, In Thee to find the open gate To deathless home and endless day.