2In life's short day, let me yet more

Of thy enlivening power implore;

My mind must deeper sink in thee,

My foot stand firm from wandering free.

3Take full possession of my heart;

The lowly mind of Christ impart;

I still will wait, O Lord, on thee,

Till, in thy light, the light I see.

4One only care my soul should know,

Father, all thy commands to do;