God of mercy hear me now!
Place thy seal upon my brow;
Take and keep my wayward heart,
Bid impurity depart. Light the lamp of love therein,
Love for mortals lost in sin;
Let its ray shine far and near,
Telling of thy presence here. Holy words teach me to speak,
Thy words, truthful, gentle, meek;
Bidding all their sins forsake,
Asking pardon for Christ's sake.