The Book of Worship ‎#245

245. God's perfect law converts the soul

1 God's perfect law converts the soul,
Reclaims from false desires;
With sacred wisdom His sure word
The ignorant inspires.

2 The statutes of the Lord are just,
And bring sincere delight;
His pure commands, in search of truth,
Assist the feeblest sight.

3 His perfect worship here is fixed,
On sure foundations laid;
His equal laws are in the scales
Of truth and justice weighed;

4 Of more esteem than golden mines.
Or gold refined with skill;
More sweet than honey, or the drops
That from the comb distill.

5 My trusty counsellors they are,
And friendly warning give:
Divine rewards attend on those
Who by Thy precepts live.

6 But what frail man observes how oft
He does from virtue fall?
Oh cleanse me from my secret faults,
Thou God, that know'st them all!

7 Let no presumptuous sin, O Lord,
Dominion have o'er me;
That, by Thy grace preserved I may
The great transgression flee.

8 So shall my prayer and praises be
With Thy acceptance blest;
And I, secure on Thy defence,
My strength and Saviour, rest.

Text Information

• First Line: God's perfect law converts the soul
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19
• Topic: The Scriptures

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