In this wicked world am I, Watch Thou o'er me from on high; Keep my soul, lest I should be Led astray, O Lord, from Thee. Refrain: All I am or hope to be, I commit, dear Lord, to Thee; Oh, preserve me in Thy love, Till I reach Thy courts above. Keep me spotless, keep me pure, Keep me lest the world allure; Keep me in Thy secret place, Where I e'er may see Thy face. Keep me guiltless night and day, Help me Thy commands obey; Keep me humble, let not pride Ever in my soul abide. Keep me gentle, let no word From my lips be ever heard That shall wound a tender heart, Cause a tear of grief to start. Keep me for Thyself alone, Nevermore to be mine own; Keep me in Thy favor sweet, In Thy grace and truth complete.