The Desire of My Heart 

Lord, take from me all worldly desires.

Take my heart and free it to do

Your will and Your work; my aim and my purpose;

My life to truly belong to You.

 

Place in my heart a true love for others;

Compassion, concern for downtrodden and sad.

A hand to the ill and an ear for the weak ones,

A helpful word takes place of the bad.

 

Just lead me and guide me to where You’d have me do

Your work and Your purpose; it’s all up to You.

I just want to join You and do Your good will,

Empty my heart of self, with Your love refill.

“For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.”

—Ps. 48:14 (NIV)