TEACH ME THY WAY --- --- Psalm 139:23, 24.
"Lord, all my desire is before thee. Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name." --- Psalm 38:9; 86:11.
Encouraged by thy blessed word of promise, O Lord, that before men call thou wilt answer, and whilst they are yet speaking thou wilt hear, Isaiah 65:24, I now draw nigh to thee, and present my supplication before thee.
Teach me, by thy word and Spirit, the things of my everlasting peace; let my soul be cast into the mould of the gospel, and let me be obedient to thy will in all things.
Manifest thyself to me, as thou dost not to the world; show me my inward corruptions, and let me see into the depth of iniquity that is in my heart; grant me the fear of the Lord which is the beginning of wisdom; incline my heart unto thy testimonies; lead me into all truth; help me to learn that he that believeth shall not make haste; restrain the impetuosity of my natural temper, that I may do all things deliberately, as becometh one that feareth alway, that is ever looking unto thee for direction.
Lord, preserve me calm in my spirit, gentle in my commands and watchful that I speak not unadvisedly with my lips; moderate in my purposes; yielding in my temper, where the honour of God is not immediately concerned; and ever steadfast where needful.
Lord, grant me thy protection, and may thy blessing be upon me, that I may not bring an evil report upon that good land I was permitted to spy out; but walk honourably through the wilderness, and pass triumphantly over Jordan into Canaan. Amen.
Be with me, Lord, where'er I go;
Teach me what thou would'st have me do;
Suggest whate'er I think think or say;
Direct me in the narrow way.