Verse 1
O God, who gives to humankind
a searching heart and questing mind,
grant us to find your truth and laws,
and wisdom to perceive their cause.
Verse 2
In all our learning give us grace
to bow ourselves before your face;
as knowledge grows, Lord, keep us free
from self-destructive vanity.
Verse 3
Sometimes we think we understand
all workings of your mighty hand;
then through your Son help us to know
those truths which you alone can show.
Verse 4
Teach us to joy in things revealed,
to search with care all yet concealed,
as through Christ's light your truth we find
and worship you with heart and mind.
