O, could I find, from day to day,
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 322 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
O, could I find, from day to day, A nearness to my God, Then would my hours glide sweet away. While leaning on His word.
Verse 2
Lord, I desire with Thee to live Anew from day to day, In joys the world can never give, Nor ever take away.
Verse 3
Blest Jesus, come, and rule my heart, And make me wholly Thine, That I may nevermore depart, Nor grieve Thy love divine.