The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8490

8490. O That Thy Statutes Every Hour

1 O that Thy statutes every hour
Might dwell upon my mind!
Thence I derive a quickening power
And daily peace I find.

2 To meditate Thy precepts, Lord,
Shall be my sweet employ;
My soul shall ne’er forget Thy Word;
Thy Word is all my joy.

3 How would I run in Thy commands
If Thou my heart discharge
From sin and Satan’s hateful chains,
And set my feet at large!

4 My lips with courage shall declare
Thy statutes and Thy name;
I’ll speak Thy Word, tho’ kings should hear,
Nor yield to sinful shame.

5 Let bands of persecutors rise
To rob me of my right;
Let pride and malice forge their lies,
Thy law is my delight.

6 Depart from me, ye wicked race,
Whose hands and hearts are ill;
I love my God, I love His ways,
And must obey His will.

Text Information

• First Line: O that Thy statutes every hour
• Title: O That Thy Statutes Every Hour
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer (attributed to): Jeremiah Clarke
• Harmonizer: William H. Monk (1868)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: The Divine Companion, second edition, by Henry Playford (London: 1707)
• Copyright: Public Domain