The Psalms of David ‎#H43

H43. Ninth Command

1 Religion is the chief concern
Of mortals here below:
May all its great importance learn,
Its sovereign virtue know.

2 Let deep repentance, faith, and love,
Be join'd with godly fear;
And all our conversation prove
Our souls to be sincere.

3 Let with our lips our hearts agree,
Nor sland'ring word devise;
We know the God of truth cna see
Through ev'ry false disguise.

4 Lord never let our envy grow
To hear another's praise;
Nor rob him of his honour due,
By base revengeful ways.

5 O God of truth help to detest
Whate'er is false or wrong,
That lies in earnest or in jest
May ne'er employ our tongue.

Text Information

• First Line: Religion is the chief concern
• Title: Ninth Command
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 43

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