An original hymn with text by Mark R. Fotheringham.  Watch on YouTube: Be Ye Therefore Perfect, hymn

See text below.

1. Be ye therefore perfect,

My Savior said to me,

And yet I find that on my own

I live imperfectly.

Each time that I falter,

I seek to hide my shame.

But only through confession can

I seek the Savior's name.

2. Temptations all around me,

My weaknesses are clear,

But through atoning sacrifice

He banishes my fear.

Perfection still eludes me,

Though striving year by year.

Forsaking sin I turn to God

And find Him ever near.

3. Show me clearly Father

The path to Thee on high.

Help me to know Christ is the One

On whom I can rely.

His example guides me,

The path of Christ is sure

So step by step I'll follow Him

And every test endure.

Chorus:

Repentance is a gift of God

From His Beloved Son.

I humbly seek to change my heart

And with them both be one.