Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#CXIXc

CXIXc. Thou art my portion, O my God

1 Thou art my portion, O my GOD;
Soon as I know thy way,
My heart makes haste t' obey thy word,
And suffers no delay.

2 I choose the path of heavenly truth,
And glory in my choice;
Not all the riches of the earth
Could make me so rejoice.

3 The testimonies of thy grace
I set before my eyes;
Thence I derive my daily strength,
And there my comfort lies.

4 If once I wander from thy path,
I think upon my ways,
Then turn my feet to thy commands,
And trust thy pard'ning grace.

5 Now I am thine, forever thine,
Oh save thy servant, Lord,
Thou art my shield, my hiding-place;
My hope is in thy word.

6 Thou hast inclin'd this heart of mine
Thy statutes to fulfil;
And thus till mortal life shall end
Would I perform thy will.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou art my portion, O my God
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:57
  ;
  Psalm 119:60
  ;
  Psalm 119:90
  ;
  Psalm 119:59
  ;
  Psalm 119:94
  ;
  Psalm 119:112
• Notes: Third Part

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