05.

Guard my heart O’ Lord

As so that I do not lose sight of You

That my senses may not be blinded by the world

Empty rituals that bind my praise.

Allow my spiritual act of worship rise to You, my King

A pleasing aroma that wafts sweetly

A powerful weapon that pierces all darkness

A gentle song that lights up Your face.

As I pick up my lyre and lift my voice

Let it be from my soul that cries out

Blind my eyes but unveil my heart O’ Lord

That I will see naught but You.

Let my deeds be of You, for You and from You

My service pure and true

Let not pride and arrogance be near me

As I joyfully sing to You.

For my Lord, You see the hearts of men

As they lay bare before Your throne

You delight in the praise of the righteous

But abhors the lies of the hypocrites.

So draw me into Your inner courts my Lord

Part Thy veils for me, I plead

That I may enjoy Your lovely presence

And forget all that is of me.

(For Jien, in times of worship)