The Psalms of David ‎#P119c

P119c. 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 chuse the Path of Heav'nly 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, for ever thine,
O 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: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:30
  ;
  Psalm 119:59-60
  ;
  Psalm 119:112
  ;
  Psalm 119:114
  ;
  Psalm 119:57
  ;
  Psalm 119:94
  ;
  Psalm 119:14
• Topic: Holiness: protest; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Profession: of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity: professed
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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