521 Forsake me not, my God

1 Forsake me not, my God, Thou God of my salvation! Give me Thy light, to be My sure illumination. My soul to folly turns, Seeking she knows not what: O lead her to Thyself; My God, forsake me not! 2 Forsake me not, my God! Take not Thy Spirit from me, And suffer not the might Of sin to overcome me. A father pitieth The children he begot: My Father, pity me! My God, forsake me not! 3 Forsake me not, my God, Thou God of life and power! Enliven, strengthen me, In every evil hour: And when the sinful fire Within my heart is hot, Be not Thou far from me: My God, forsake me not! 4 Forsake me not, my God! Uphold me in my going, That evermore I may Please Thee in all well-doing: And that Thy will, O Lord, May never be forgot In all my works and ways: My God, forsake me not! 5 Forsake me not, my God! I would be Thine for ever: Confirm me mightily In every right endeavor: And when my hour is come, Cleansed from all stain and spot Of sin, receive my soul: My God, forsake me not!