Lord, help me despise evil,
And harm to me it does bring,
When I have a heart of stone,
Give it love for softening.

At times when my heart is sad,
Then, Lord, bring to it your joy;
Help me have a gentle heart,
With love that is its alloy.

Lord, keep beams out of my eyes,
So that I'm able to see;
When I love the way you want,
My heart is full of beauty.