The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#P119l

P119l. Thy word for ever is, O Lord

LAMED THE TWELFTH PART

89 Thy word for ever is, O Lord,
in heaven settled fast;
90 and unto generations all
thy faithfulness doth last:
the earth thou hast established,
and it abides by thee.
91 This day they stand as thou ordain’dst;
for all thy servants be.

92 Unless in thy most perfect law
my soul delights had found,
I should have perished at the time
my troubles did abound.
93 Thy precepts I will ne’er forget;
they quickening to me brought.
94 Lord, I am thine; O save thou me:
thy precepts I have sought.

95 For me the wicked have laid wait,
me seeking to destroy:
but I thy testimonies true
consider will with joy.
96 An end of all perfection here
have I beheld, O God:
but thy command no limit hath,
it is exceeding broad.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy word for ever is, O Lord
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:89-96
• Notes: May sing to ST ANNE (#94)

Tune Information

• Name: FELIX
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847
• Adapter: Lowell Mason (1854)
• Meter: CM
• Key: b minor
• Source: From a phrase in Christus