119 (1) | Psalm 119 Part 1 (verses 1-16) | CM | |
HOW blest are they who keep God’s Word, And follow His commands; With all their heart they seek the Lord, And serve Him with their hands. |
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2 | O that the Lord would guide my ways To keep His statutes still! O that my God would grant me grace To know and do His will! |
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3 | How shall the young secure their hearts, And guard their lives from sin? Thy Word the only power imparts To keep the conscience clean. |
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4 | My lips with boldness shall declare Thy statutes and Thy name; I’ll speak Thy Word that all may hear Of Thy great saving fame. |
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5 | To think upon Thy precepts, Lord, Shall be my sweet employ: My heart shall not forget Thy Word My chief and precious joy. |
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Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |