verse 1 o great god of highest heaven occupy my lowly heart own it all and reign supreme conquer every rebel power let no vice or sin remain that resists your holy war you have loved and purchased me make me yours forevermore verse 2 i was blinded by my sin had no ears to hear your voice did not know your love within had no taste for heavens joys then your spirit gave me life opened up your word to me through the gospel of your son gave me endless hope and peace verse 3 help me now to live a life thats dependent on your grace keep my heart and guard my soul from the evils that i face you are worthy to be praised with my every thought and deed o great god of highest heaven glorify your name through me