Your Word, O Lord, is sharper than any double-edged sword;
It is mighty, holy and truth.
It pierces through a heart of stone
And transforms it into a heart of flesh.
Your Word, O Lord, exposes the corruption of man
And destroys the so-called wisdom of this world.
O Lord, wisdom and dominion are Yours forever!
O Father of all grace, You are holy and righteous.
To You, O Lord, be praise and honor forever!
Lord, cast Your light into my heart and mind,
And dispel the darkness that imprisons my soul.
Let your Word dwell in me richly, O God, my Lord;
My lips will proclaim Your glory and sing Your praise forever,
And my heart will submit to You in humble obedience.
Increase my hunger and thirst for Your Word, O Lord,
That my heart forever seeks Thee and honor Your name.
Search me, O Lord of my salvation,
Let no evil abide in me,
And the meditations of my heart will be pleasing in Your sight.
Cast your light over my sins, O Righteous and Holy One,
And may my heart with contrition and brokenness be fed.
Fill my heart, O Father, with hatred for my sins
And root out all idols and causes of sin,
That I may bear much fruit to You
And proclaim with joy Your excellencies.
Lord, You alone are God,
Eternally mighty and sovereign.
Your Word, O Lord, is light and life.
Your Word, O Lord, is eternal and holy.
It is the light that shines forever.
No darkness can put it out;
No lies can triumph over it.
O Lord my God, let your Word dwell in me!