P.CXVIII | Church Hymn Book#P.CXIX.Aleph | P.CXIX.Beth |
1 How bless'd are they, who always keep
The pure and perfect way!
Who never from the sacred paths
Of God's commandments stray!
2 How bless'd, who to his righteous laws
Have still obedient been!
And have with fervent humble zeal
His favour sought to win!
3 Such men their utmost caution use
To shun each wicked deed;
But in the path which he directs
With constant care proceed.
4 Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us, Lord,
To learn thy sacred will;
And all our diligence employ
Thy statutes to fulfil.
5 O then that thy most holy will
Might o'er my ways preside,
And I the course of all my life
By thy direction guide!
6 Then with assurance should I walk,
From all confusion free;
Convinc'd, with joy, that all my ways
With thy commands agree.
7 My upright heart shall my glad mouth
With cheerful praises fill;
When, by thy righteous judgments taught,
I shall have learnt thy will.
8 So to thy sacred laws shall I
All due observance pay;
O then forsake me not, my god,
Nor cast me quite away.
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First Line: | How bless'd are they, who always keep |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1816 |
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