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I hate the thoughts of vanity

I hate the thoughts of vanity

Tune: [I hate the thought of vanity]
Published in 4 hymnals

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113 I hate the thoughts of vanity,
but love thy law do I.
114 My shield and hiding-place thou art:
I on thy word rely.
115 All ye that evil-doers are
from me depart away;
For the commandments of my God
I purpose to obey.

116 According to thy faithful word
uphold and stablish me,
That I may live, and of my hope
ashamèd never be.
117 Hold thou me up, so shall I be
in peace and safety still;
And to thy statutes have respect
continually I will.

118 Thou tread'st down all that love to stray;
false their deceit doth prove.
119 Lewd men, like dross, away thou putt'st;
therefore thy law I love.
120 For fear of thee my very flesh
doth tremble, all dismayed;
And of thy righteous judgments, Lord,
my soul is much afraid.

Source: Foundations Psalter: 1650 Scottish Psalter #119-15

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First Line: I hate the thoughts of vanity
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Hold thou me up, so shall I be
Copyright: Public Domain
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