I Owe the Lord a Morning Song

I owe the Lord a morning song
of gratitude and praise,
for the kind mercy freely shown
in length’ning out my days.

God kept me safe another night;
I see another day.
Now, Holy Spirit, as the light,
direct me in your way.

Keep me from danger and from sin,
help me your will to do,
so that my heart be pure within,
and I your goodness know.

Keep me until you call me hence,
where never night can be,
and save me, God, for Jesus’ sake;
he shed his blood for me.