The Psalms of David ‎#89

89. Obedience is better than Sacrifice

1 Thus saith the Lord, "The spacious Fields,
"And Flocks and Herds, are mine;
"O'er all the Cattle of the Hills
"I claim a Right divine.

2 "I ask no Sheep for Sacrifice,
"Nor Bullocks burnt with Fire;
"To hope and love, to pray and praise,
"Is all that I require.

3 "Call upon me when Trouble's near,
"My Hand shall set thee free;
"Then shall thy thankful Lips declare
"The Honour due to me.

4 "The Man that offers humble Praise,
"He glorifies me best;
"And those that tread my holy Ways
"Shall my Salvation taste."

Text Information

• First Line: Thus saith the Lord, The spacious Fields
• Title: Obedience is better than Sacrifice
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 50:10-11
  ;
  Psalm 50:14-15
  ;
  Psalm 50:23
• Topic: Formal worship; God: the judge; Hypocrites and hypocrisy; Judgment Day; Obedience: better than sacrifice; Profession: false; Saints: Reward at last; Sin of Tongue
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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