Hymns for the Amusement of Children (1791)/Wisdom

Father of Lights, conduct my feet Thro' Life's dark, dang'rous road; And, O, let ev'ry step still bring Me nearer to my God.

Let Heaven-ey'd Prudence be my guide, And, when I go astray, Recall my feet, from folly's path, Into a better way.

Teach me thro' ev'ry various scene To keep my end in view, <10> And whilst I tread life's mazy track Let wisdom be my clue.

That Wisdom which is from above Abundantly impart; And let it guard, and guide, and warm, And penetrate my heart;

Till it shall lead me to thyself, Fountain of Bliss and Love: And all my darkness be dispers'd In endless light above. <20>