Lord, give us hearts that are tender!
Lord, give us hearts that are true!
Willing hearts of servants, surrendered
Always only to you.
Hearts that confess, "We are sinners,"
And are quick to forgive and to restore.
O Lord, give us hearts that are tender
--like yours.

You are the King of the humble.
None is so gentle or so kind!
For you lift up the weak when they stumble
And you open the eyes of the blind.
You were wounded to bring back the rebels;
You yourself for the paupers were made poor.
O Lord, give us hearts that are humble
--like yours.

Jesus Christ, come fill us with your mercy--
Your compassion for those who are hurting!
Savior, teach us how to weep
with those who weep.
May we offer the cup of cold water!
May we die for our sisters and our brothers,
As you freely laid your life down
for your sheep.

Lord, give us hearts that are faithful--
Able to feel and to bleed;
In a world that is hardened and hateful,
May we reach out to help those in need.
For the things you have done we are grateful;
By your grace we will ask for one thing more:
O Lord, give us hearts that are faithful
--like yours.

O Lord, give us hearts that are faithful;
Lord, give us hearts that are humble;
Dear Lord, give us hearts that are tender
--like yours.