Psalms 139:2-3

• [Psa 139:2] Thou, Lord, By Strictest Search Hast Known

  Thou, Lord, by strictest search hast known My rising up and lying down; My secret thoughts are known to Thee, Known long before conceived by me. Thine eye my bed and path surveys, My public haunts and private ways, Thou know’st what ’tis my lips would vent, My yet unuttered word’s intent. Surrounded by Thy power I stand, On every side I find Thy hand; O skill, for human reach too high! Too dazzling bright for mortal eye! Search, try, O God, my thought and heart, If mischief lurks in any part; Correct me where I go astray, And guide me in Thy perfect way.

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  source: Cyberhymnal

• [Psa 139:3] Try Us, O God

  Try us, O God, and search the ground Of every sinful heart; Whate’er of sin in us is found, O bid it all depart. If to the right or left we stray, Leave us not comfortless; But guide our feet into the way Of everlasting peace. Help us to help each other, Lord, Each other’s cross to bear; Let each his friendly aid afford, And feel his brother’s care. Help us to build each other up, Our little stock improve; Increase our faith, confirm our hope, And perfect us in love. Up unto Thee, our living Head, Let us in all things grow, Till Thou hast made us free indeed, And spotless here below. Then, when the mighty work is wrought, Receive Thy ready bride: Give us in Heaven a happy lot With all the sanctified.

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  source: Cyberhymnal