119 (4) | Psalm 119 Part 4 (verses 25-32) | CM | |
MY soul lies cleaving to the dust, Lord, give me life divine; From vain desires and every lust, O turn these eyes of mine. |
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2 | I need the influence of Thy grace To speed me in Thy way, Lest I should linger in the race, Or turn my feet astray. |
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3 | When I have learned Thy glorious will, I’ll teach the world Thy ways: These thankful lips, inspired with zeal, Shall sound aloud Thy praise. |
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4 | When nature sinks, and spirits droop, Thy promises of grace Are the great pillars of my hope, And there I base my praise. |
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5 | O send Thy Spirit down to write Thy law upon my heart! Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, Nor act the liar’s part. |
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6 | I chose the path of heavenly Truth, And glory in that choice; Not all the riches of this earth Could make me so rejoice. |
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Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |