[Verse 1] Jehovah sees the heart beneath the face, The quiet truth no practiced smile can hide. He draws the upright close with tender grace, And walks with those who keep no mask inside. [Pre-Chorus] I don't need a borrowed name, Or words designed to win the crowd. Let every promise stand in daylight, Let a truthful heart speak proud. [Chorus] Make me true in what I say, Make me kind in what I do. Keep my tongue from causing sorrow, Keep my hands from wounding you. There is friendship found in honesty, There is peace where truth remains. Jehovah, shape my heart to love With clean hands and an open face. [Verse 2] When Nathanael came beneath the searching gaze, Jesus saw a man without deceit. Imperfect, yes, but honest in his ways, No hidden bargain underneath his speech. [Pre-Chorus] May I bring that same sincerity To every doorstep, every friend. Not praise that turns to quiet damage, But words that heal and mend. [Chorus] Make me true in what I say, Make me kind in what I do. Keep my tongue from causing sorrow, Keep my hands from wounding you. There is friendship found in honesty, There is peace where truth remains. Jehovah, shape my heart to love With clean hands and an open face. [Bridge] A careless tongue can bruise a spirit, A rumor leaves a lasting scar. So I will pause before I answer, And remember who You are. Let my neighbor find protection, Let my friends feel safe with me. Truth with kindness, faith with mercy, That is who I long to be. [Final Chorus] Make me true in what I say, Make me kind in what I do. Keep my tongue from causing sorrow, Keep my hands from wounding you. There is friendship found in honesty, There is peace where truth remains. Jehovah, shape my heart to love With clean hands and an open face. [Outro] No mask inside, no harm outside, Let truth and kindness be my guide. With an open heart, I will remain, Close to You through every day.
