A lamp for our steps

A lamp for our steps has been given,
A light has been set on a hill;
God's Word in its truth may be trusted,
By all who surrender their will.

To order the chaos of darkness,
Give hope in the midst of despair,
To make of our lives new creations
And lighten the burdens we bear.

Lord, grant to us eyes ever watchful,
And ears ever open to hear,
The Word that in love you are speaking,
The Word that dispels all our fear. 

Your death-resurrection has claimed us,
But pardon our flesh that is weak;
You know that our spirits are willing,
Give strength with the word that you speak.