Control My Will

1Dear Lord, teach me so to trust Thee, teach me so to pray,
That trust my heart will fill, and prayer will be my stay;
My spirit unto Thee, dear Lord, I give into Thy care,
O keep my soul in readiness for Thy returning here.

RefrainControl my will, control my will,
O let Thy will be mine;
Control my will, control my will,
For I am wholly Thine.

2Ah, my Jesus, thou dost know me; thou canst read my heart,
And know the earnest longing that I may ne'er depart
From Thee, beloved One for me, who on the cross hast hung,
Give Thee subdued each thought, dear Lord, and each idle tongue.

3And keep all evil out of me, and sinner that I am,
Thou art my strength and purity, my good and loving Friend;
Thou wilt continue unto me Thy love and pardoning grace,
Until I reach the Golden City, see Thee face to face.