"Lord, As the Day Begins"

"In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation." -Psalm 5:3

Lord, as the day begins lift up our hearts in praise
take from us all our sins, guard us in all our ways:
our every step direct and guide that Christ in all be glorified!

Christ be in work and skill, serving each other's need;
Christ be in thought and will, Christ be in word and deed:
our minds be set on things above in joy and peace, in faith and love.

Grant us the Spirit's strength, teach us to walk his way;
so bring us all at length safe to the close of day:
from hour to hour sustain and bless, and let our song be thankfulness.

Now as the day begins make it the best of days;
take from us all our sins, guard us in all our ways:
our every step direct and guide that Christ in all be glorified!

-"Lord, As The Day Begins" Trinity Hymnal (Blue) #399