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Text:Devotion to the Divine Law
Tune:HANDY
Composer:Joseph P. Holbrook

335. Devotion to the Divine Law

1 Deceit and falsehood I abhor,
But love Thy law, Thy truth revealed;
My steadfast hope is in Thy word;
Thou art my refuge and my shield;
The paths of sin I have not trod,
But kept the precepts of my God.

2 According to thy gracious word
Uphold me, Lord, deliver me;
O do not let me be ashamed
Of patient hope and trust in Thee;
O hold Thou me, and I shall stand
And ever follow Thy command.

3 The froward Thou hast set at nought,
Who vainly wander from the right;
The wicked Thou dost count as dross;
Thy just decrees are my delight;
For fear of Thee I stand in awe
And rev'rence Thy most holy law.

Text Information
First Line: Deceit and falsehood I abhor
Title: Devotion to the Divine Law
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1912
Scripture:
Topic: Christian Activity; Afflictions: Prayer in; Aspirations: For Holiness (23 more...)
Notes: Part XV
Tune Information
Name: HANDY
Composer: Joseph P. Holbrook
Meter: L. M.
Key: E♭ Major



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