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Text:Holy Resolutions

228. Holy Resolutions

1 O that thy Statutes ev'ry Hour
Might dwell upon my Mind!
Thence I derive a quick'ning Pow'r,
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, though 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 ev'ry Hour
Title: Holy Resolutions
Language: English
Publication Date: 1740
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Resolutions holy; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God (1 more...)
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