[Verse 1]
To thank the Lord is more than words,
Or counting all we see,
It is to value every gift
Bestowed so lovingly.
[Chorus]
O teach my heart to praise Thee, Lord,
Not boast in earthly gain,
Let all my joy be found in Thee,
And holiness remain.
[Verse 2]
All perfect gifts descend from God,
The Father kind and true,
His blessing brings no grief or pain,
But makes the soul anew.
[Chorus]
O teach my heart to praise Thee, Lord,
Not boast in earthly gain,
Let all my joy be found in Thee,
And holiness remain.
[Verse 3]
The Church is filled with many words,
With doctrines born of men,
Yet few now preach the narrow road,
That leads the soul again.
[Chorus]
O teach my heart to praise Thee, Lord,
Not boast in earthly gain,
Let all my joy be found in Thee,
And holiness remain.
[Verse 4]
O, where are words that cleanse the heart,
And lead the saints above?
O, where are truths that guide the soul,
To walk in holy love?
[Chorus]
O teach my heart to praise Thee, Lord,
Not boast in earthly gain,
Let all my joy be found in Thee,
And holiness remain.
[Verse 5]
What God has placed within thy hand,
Is not for vain display,
Use it with meek and thankful heart,
And walk the holy way.
[Chorus]
O teach my heart to praise Thee, Lord,
Not boast in earthly gain,
Let all my joy be found in Thee,
And holiness remain.
[Verse 6]
O Father, give us wisdom now,
And understanding clear,
That Satan may not take our faults,
To bind our souls with fear.
[Final Chorus]
O teach my heart to praise Thee, Lord,
Not boast in earthly gain,
Let all my joy be found in Thee,
And holiness remain.