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Text:Holy Resolutions

CXIXo. 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, tho' 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
Meter: Common Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1780
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
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