Hymn: Let Virtue Garnish Every Thought

Let Virtue Garnish Every Thought

By J. Brad Chapman

January 1, 2000

Let virtue garnish every thought, let purity prevail,

Then the Spirit will abide, His prompts will never fail.

And like the roaming flock of sheep that wonder to and fro,

 We need the watchful Shepherd to guide us where we go.

Let virtue garnish every thought, let purity prevail,

The Spirit then, will dwell within, the still small voice avail.

And like the sage, ol’ mountain guide that leads oe’r hill and dell,

He’ll guide us past the deep crevasse and to the summit trail.

Let virtue garnish every thought, let purity prevail,

The Spirit then will set our course, and fill our billowed sail.

And if life’s sea is tempest-tossed and winds begin to blow,

The Comforter will still the sea and peace and calm bestow.

So sing your favorite sacred hymn, recite your favorite poem,

Keep thoughts and actions focused true, for idle minds will roam.

Let virtue garnish every thought, let purity prevail,

Then the Spirit will abide, His prompts will never fail.