Jesus, We Are Far Away

Jesus

we are far away

From the light of heav­en­ly day;

Lost in paths of sin we stray:

Lord

in mer­cy hear us.

Help us to be­wail our sin

And

in heav­en­ly strength

be­gin

Daily vic­to­ries to win:

Lord

in mer­cy hear us.

May Thy wis­dom be our guide

Comfort

rest

and peace pro­vide

Near to Thy pro­tect­ing side:

Lord

in mer­cy hear us.

Fix our hearts on things on high;

Let no ev­il thoughts come nigh;

Purge from sin our me­mo­ry:

Lord

in mer­cy hear us.

May Thy grace with­in the soul

Nature’s way­ward­ness con­trol

Guiding to­ward the heav­en­ly goal:

Lord

in mer­cy hear us.