Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art Thou my best Thought, by day or by night Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light Be Thou my Wisdom, be Thou my true Word Be Thou ever with me, and I with Thee Lord Be Thou my dear Father, and I as Thy son Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee, one Will Thou preserve me, midst all of my foes Thy love as a fortress, that none can o're throw O be Thou my guardian, my shield and my stay Protect and defend me, through all of my days Be Thou my vision, O ruler of all Great heart of my own heart, whatever befall Grant me Thy presence, when victory is won Great high king of heaven, my heaven's bright sun