[Verse 1]
The heart is where the Father speaks,
The heart hears Satan, too,
The spirit dwelling deep within
Will show in all we do.
[Chorus]
O guide my heart, Holy Spirit,
Let wisdom dwell in me,
Keep me from every snare of sin,
And make my spirit free.
[Verse 2]
If holiness within us reigns,
Pure words from us shall flow,
But if the spirit of sin is strong,
Dark voices rise and show.
[Chorus]
O guide my heart, Holy Spirit,
Let wisdom dwell in me,
Keep me from every snare of sin,
And make my spirit free.
[Verse 3]
When Heaven's Spirit comes with power,
All hidden things appear,
The calm may speak with troubled voice,
If darkness lingers there.
[Chorus]
O guide my heart, Holy Spirit,
Let wisdom dwell in me,
Keep me from every snare of sin,
And make my spirit free.
[Verse 4]
The measure found within the soul,
Will shape the words we say,
O fill us, Lord, with holy fire,
And purge our sins away.
[Chorus]
O guide my heart, Holy Spirit,
Let wisdom dwell in me,
Keep me from every snare of sin,
And make my spirit free.
[Verse 5]
The Father calls His children forth
To wisdom, truth, and light,
To seek His face in everything,
And walk by holy sight.
[Chorus]
O guide my heart, Holy Spirit,
Let wisdom dwell in me,
Keep me from every snare of sin,
And make my spirit free.
[Verse 6]
For Satan knows the wounds of men,
The sins that brought them low,
He uses every open door
Where seeds of evil grow.
[Chorus]
O guide my heart, Holy Spirit,
Let wisdom dwell in me,
Keep me from every snare of sin,
And make my spirit free.
[Verse 7]
Then gird your soul with righteousness,
Leave no room there for sin,
That every plot of wickedness
May never enter in.
[Chorus]
O guide my heart, Holy Spirit,
Let wisdom dwell in me,
Keep me from every snare of sin,
And make my spirit free.
[Verse 8]
O Holy Spirit, guard my heart,
And lead me day by day,
Give me great wisdom for this road,
In Jesus' name I pray.
[Final Chorus]
O guide my heart, Holy Spirit,
Let wisdom dwell in me,
Keep me from every snare of sin,
And make my spirit free.