Author: George Wither, 1588-1667 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7080 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1. Veil, Lord, mine eyes till she be past,
When folly tempts my sight;
Keep Thou my palate and my taste
From gluttonous delight.
Stop Thou mine ear from sirens’ songs,
My tongue from lies restrain;
Withhold my hands from doing wrongs,
My feet from courses vain.
2. Teach, likewise, every other sense
To act an honest part,
But chiefly settle innocence
And pureness in my heart;
So naught without me or within,
Shall work an ill effect,
By tempting me to act a sin,
Or virtues to neglect. Languages: English Tune Title: AMESBURY
Veil, Lord, Mine Eyes till She Be Past