The Greatest Test

Help me to walk so close to Thee
That others who know me best can see
I live as Godly as I pray
And Christ is real from day to day.
I see some once a day...or year
To them I blameless might appear.
Tis easy to be kind and sweet
To those we seldom meet.
But in my home are those who see
Too many times the worst in me.
My hymns of praise were best unsung
If He does not control my tongue.
When I am vexed and sorely tried
May no one stumble over me.
Because Thy love they failed to see.
But give me, Lord, a life that sings
And victory over little things.
Give me Thy calm for every fear
Thy peace for every falling tear.
Make mine, oh Lord,
thru calm or strife
A gracious and unselfish life;
Help me with those who know me best
For Jesus' sake, to stand the test.