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Blessed Are Those Who Heed the Law of God
Author: Clarence P. Walhout Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #119 (1987) Meter: 10.11.10.11.10.11 Topics: Law of God; Law of God Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 119
Blessed Are Those Who Heed the Law of God
Most Perfect Is the Law of God
Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #153 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: God's Word The Law of God Refrain First Line: O how love I thy law Lyrics: 1 Most perfect is the law of God,
restoring those that stray;
his testimony is most sure,
proclaiming wisdom's way.
Refrain:
O how love I thy law! O how love I thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
O how love I thy law! O how love I thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
2 The precepts of the Lord are right;
with joy they fill the heart;
the Lord's commandments all are pure,
and clearest light impart. [Refrain]
3 The fear of God is undefiled
and ever shall endure;
the statutes of the Lord are truth
and righteousness most pure. [Refrain]
4 They warn from ways of wickedness
displeasing to the Lord,
and in the keeping of his Word
there is a great reward. [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11 Languages: English Tune Title: KINSMAN
Most Perfect Is the Law of God
The Law of God is Good and Wise
Author: Matthias Loy Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #150 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God's Word The Law of God Lyrics: 1 The law of God is good and wise
and sets his will before our eyes,
shows us the way of righteousness,
and dooms to death when we transgress.
2 Its light of holiness imparts
the knowledge of our sinful hearts
that we may see our lost estate
and seek deliv'rance ere too late.
3 To those who help in Christ have found
and would in works of love abound
it shows what deeds are his delight
and should be done as good and right.
4 When men the offered help disdain
and wilfully in sin remain,
its terror in their ear resounds
and keeps their wickedness in bounds.
5 The law is good; but since the fall
its holiness condemns us all;
it dooms us for our sin to die
and has no pow'r to justify.
6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
who from the curse has set us free,
and humbly worship at his throne,
saved by his grace through faith alone.
Scripture: Psalm 19:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR
The Law of God is Good and Wise
The Law of God is good and wise
Author: M. Loy Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #416 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Law of God Lyrics: 1 The Law of God is good and wise
And sets His will before our eyes;
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.
2 Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts,
That we may see our lost estate,
And seek deliverance are too late.
3 To those who help in Christ have found,
And would in works of love abound,
It shows what deeds are His delight,
And should be done as good and right.
4 When men the offered help disdain,
And dead in sin and woe remain,
Its terror in their ear resounds,
And keeps their wickedness in bounds.
5 The law is good, but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all;
It dooms us for our sin to die,
And has no power to justify.
6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
Who from the curse has set us free,
And humbly worship at His throne,
Saved by His grace through faith alone. Tune Title: [The Law of God is good and wise]
The Law of God is good and wise
O how love I thy law!
Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #450 (1961) Topics: Christian Life The Law of God; Law of God First Line: Most perfect is the law of God Lyrics: 1 Most perfect is the law of God,
Restoring those that stray;
His testimony is most sure,
Proclaiming wisdom's way.
Refrain:
O how love I thy law!
O how love I thy law!
It is my meditation all the day
O how love I thy law!
O how love I thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
2 The precepts of the Lord are right;
With joy they fill the heart;
The Lord's commandments all are pure,
And clearest light impart. [Refrain]
3 The fear of God is undefiled
And ever shall endure;
The statutes of the Lord are truth
And righteousness most pure. [Refrain]
4 They warn from ways of wickedness
Displeasing to the Lord,
And in the keeping of His Word
There is a great reward. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11 Languages: English Tune Title: KINSMAN
O how love I thy law!
O law of God! blest and divine!
Author: Mrs. L. D. A. Stuttle Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #198 (1886) Topics: Worship Law of God Lyrics: 1 O law of God! blest and divine!
Penned by the Everlasting Hand!
Long shall thy sacred precepts shine,
Firm as the eternal hills shall stand.
2 God's covenant shall e'er abide,
Though heaven and earth shall pass away;
That rule which is the angel's guide
Shall I not fear to disobey?
3 With all my power, from morn till night,
I'll publish 'mong the sons of men
That sacred law, though others scorn
To keep thy holy precepts ten.
4 O that an angel's tongue were mine!
Then would I magnify that word,
Which, echoing from lips divine,
From Sinai's rugged mount was heard.
5 And when old earth shall be restored
To Eden beauty, fair and bright,
And God himself shall dwell with men,
Still in that law shall I delight. Tune Title: WARREN
O law of God! blest and divine!
Delight in Scripture; or the Word of God dwelling in us
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #213 (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Oh how I love thy holy law Lyrics: 1 Oh how I love thy holy law
'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my meditations draw
Divine advice by night.
2 My waking eyes prevent the day
To meditate thy word:
My soul with longing melts away
To hear thy gospel, Lord.
3 Thy heavenly words my heart engage,
And well imploy my tongue,
And in my tiresome pilgrimage
Yield me a heavenly song.
4 Am I a stranger, or at home,
'Tis my perpetual feast;
Not honey dropping from the comb
So much allures the taste.
5 No treasures so enrich the mind;
Nor shall thy word be sold
For loads of silver well refin'd,
Nor heaps of choicest gold.
6 When nature sinks, and spirits droop,
Thy promises of grace
Are pillars to support my hope,
And there I write thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 119:175 Languages: English
Delight in Scripture; or the Word of God dwelling in us
Delight in Scripture; or the Word of God dwelling in us
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #213 (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Oh how I love thy holy law Lyrics: 1 Oh how I love thy holy law
'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my meditations draw
Divine advice by night.
2 My waking eyes prevent the day
To meditate thy word:
My soul with longing melts away
To hear thy gospel, Lord.
3 Thy heavenly words my heart engage,
And well imploy my tongue,
And in my tiresome pilgrimage
Yield me a heavenly song.
4 Am I a stranger, or at home,
'Tis my perpetual feast;
Not honey dropping from the comb
So much allures the take.
5 No treasures so enrich the mind;
Nor shall thy word be sold
For loads of silver well refin'd,
Nor heaps of choicest gold.
6 When nature sinks, and spirits droop,
Thy promises of grace
Are pillars to support my hope,
And there I write thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 119:127 Languages: English
Delight in Scripture; or the Word of God dwelling in us
Delight in Scripture; or the Word of God dwelling in us
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #226 (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Oh how I love thy holy law! Lyrics: 1 Oh how I love thy holy law!
'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my meditations draw
Divine advice by night.
2 My waking eyes prevent the day
To meditate thy word;
My soul with longing melts away
To hear thy gospel, Lord.
3 Thy heavenly words my heart engage,
And well imploy my tongue,
And in my tiresome pilgrimage
Yield me a heavenly song.
4 Am I a stranger, or at home,
'Tis my perpetual feast;
Not honey dropping from the comb
So much allures the taste.
5 No treasures so enrich the mind;
Nor shall thy word be sold
For loads of silver well refin'd,
Nor heaps of choicest gold.
6 When nature sinks, and spirits droop,
Thy promises of grace
Are pillars to support my hope,
And there I write thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 119:175 Languages: English
Delight in Scripture; or the Word of God dwelling in us
Delight in Scripture; or the Word of God dwelling in us
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #226 (1787) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Oh how I love thy holy law! Lyrics: 1 Oh how I love thy holy law!
'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my meditations draw
Divine advice by night.
2 My waking eyes prevent the day
To meditate thy word;
My soul with longing melts away
To hear thy gospel, Lord.
3 Thy heavenly words my heart engage,
And well imploy my tongue,
And in my tiresome pilgrimage
Yield me a heavenly song.
4 Am I a stranger, or at home,
'Tis my perpetual feast;
Not honey dropping from the comb
So much allures the taste.
5 No treasures so enrich the mind;
Nor shall thy word be sold
For loads of silver well refin'd,
Nor heaps of choicest gold.
6 When nature sinks, and spirits droop,
Thy promises of grace
Are pillars to support my hope,
And there I write thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 119:175 Languages: English
Delight in Scripture; or the Word of God dwelling in us
The law of God is good and wise
Author: Matthias Loy Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #449 (1961) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christian Life The Law of God; Law of God Lyrics: 1 The law of God is good and wise
And sets his will before our eyes,
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.
2 Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts
That we may see our lost estate
And seek deliv'rance ere too late.
3 To those who help in Christ have found
And would in works of love abound
It shows what deeds are his delight
And should be done as good and right.
4 When men the offered help disdain
And wilfully in sin remain,
Its terror in their ear resounds
And keeps their wickedness in bounds.
5 The law is good; but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all;
It dooms us for our sin to die
And has no pow'r to justify.
6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
Who from the curse has set us free,
And humbly worship at his throne,
Saved by his grace through faith alone.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 19:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR
The law of God is good and wise
God’s law is perfect, and converts
Hymnal: Together in Song #8 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Law of God Lyrics: 1 God's law is perfect, and converts
the soul in sin that lies;
God's testimony is most sure,
and makes the simple wise.
2 The statutes of the Lord are right,
they all rejoice the heart;
the Lord's command is pure, and will
light to the eyes impart.
3 The Lord God's worship is most pure,
delighting every heart;
the judgments of the Lord are true,
perfect in every part.
4 They more than gold, than much find gold
to be desired are;
than honey from the honeycomb
they sweeter are by far.
5 Moreover, they your servants warn
upon the pilgrim way;
God's law provides a great reward
which can be ours today.
Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4 Languages: Latin Tune Title: ST ANDREW
God’s law is perfect, and converts
Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #222a (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Father, I bless thy gentle hand Lyrics: 1 Father, I bless thy gentle hand;
How kind was thy chastising rod,
That forc'd my conscience to a stand,
And brought my wandering soul to God!
2 Foolish and vain, I went astray,
Ere I had felt thy scourges, Lord,
I left my guide, and lost my way;
But now I love and keep thy word.
3 'Tis good for me to wear the yoke,
For pride is apt to rise and swell;
'Tis good to bear my father's stroke,
That I might learn his statutes well.
4 The law that issues from thy mouth
Shall raise my cheerful passions more
Than all the treasures of the south,
Or western hills of golden ore.
5 Thy hands have made my mortal frame,
Thy spirit form'd my soul within;
Teach me to know thy wondrous name,
And guard me safe from death and sin.
6 Then all that love and fear the Lord
At my salvation shall rejoice;
For I have trusted in thy word,
And made thy grace my only choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:71-74 Languages: English
Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God
Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #222a (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Father, I bless thy gentle hand Lyrics: 1 Father, I bless thy gentle hand;
How kind was thy chastising rod,
That forc'd my conscience to a stand,
And brought my wandering soul to God!
2 Foolish and vain, I went astray,
Ere I had felt thy scourges, Lord,
I left my guide, and lost my way;
But now I love and keep thy word.
3 'Tis good for me to wear the yoke,
For pride is apt to rise and swell;
'Tis good to bear my father's stroke,
That I might learn his statutes well.
4 The law that issues from thy mouth
Shall raise my cheerful passions more
Than all the treasures of the south,
Or western hills of golden ore.
5 Thy hands have made my mortal frame,
Thy spirit form'd my soul within;
Teach me to know thy wondrous name,
And guard me safe from death and sin.
6 Then all that love and fear the Lord
At my salvation shall rejoice;
For I have trusted in thy word,
And made thy grace my only choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:67 Languages: English
Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God
Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #236 (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Father, I bless thy gentle hand Lyrics: 1 Father, I bless thy gentle hand;
How kind was thy chastising rod,
That forc'd my conscience to a stand,
And brought my wandering soul to God!
2 Foolish and vain, I went astray,
Ere I had felt thy scourges, Lord,
I left my guide, and lost my way;
But now I love and keep thy word.
3 'Tis good for me to wear the yoke,
For pride is apt to rise and swell;
'Tis good to bear my father's stroke,
That I might learn his statutes well.
4 The law that issues from thy mouth
Shall raise my cheerful passions more
Than all the treasures of the south,
Or western hills of golden ore.
5 Thy hands have made my mortal frame,
Thy spirit form'd my soul within;
Teach me to know thy wondrous name,
And guard me safe from death and sin.
6 Then all that love and fear the Lord
At my salvation shall rejoice;
For I have trusted in thy word,
And made thy grace my only choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:71-74 Languages: English
Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God
Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #236 (1787) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Father, I bless thy gentle hand Lyrics: 1 Father, I bless thy gentle hand;
How kind was thy chastising rod,
That forc'd my conscience to a stand,
And brought my wandering soul to God!
2 Foolish and vain, I went astray,
Ere I had felt thy scourges, Lord,
I left my guide, and lost my way;
But now I love and keep thy word.
3 'Tis good for me to wear the yoke,
For pride is apt to rise and swell;
'Tis good to bear my father's stroke,
That I might learn his statutes well.
4 The law that issues from thy mouth
Shall raise my cheerful passions more
Than all the treasures of the south,
Or western hills of golden ore.
5 Thy hands have made my mortal frame,
Thy spirit form'd my soul within;
Teach me to know thy wondrous name,
And guard me safe from death and sin.
6 Then all that love and fear the Lord
At my salvation shall rejoice;
For I have trusted in thy word,
And made thy grace my only choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:71-74 Languages: English
Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God
The law of God is just
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #393 (1838) Topics: The Law of God Scripture: Romans 7:14 Languages: English
The law of God is just
Your Law, O God, Is Our Delight
Author: Derrick Vander Meulen; Debbie Vander Meulen Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #175 (2018) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Law of God Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: GERMANY
Your Law, O God, Is Our Delight
Delight in Scripture; or, The Word of God dwelling in us
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #220 (1740) Topics: Delight in Law of God First Line: O how I love thy holy Law Lyrics: 1 O how I love thy holy Law;
'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my Meditations draw
Divine advice by Night.
2 My waking Eyes prevent the Day
To meditate thy Word;
My Soul with Longing melts away
To hear thy Gospel, Lord.
3 How doth thy Word my Heart engage!
How well employ my Tongue!
And in my tiresome Pilgrimage,
Yields me a heav'nly song.
4 Am I a Stranger or at Home,
'Tis my perpetual Feast;
Not Honey dropping from the Comb
So much allures the Taste.
5 No Treasures so enrich the Mind;
Nor shall thy Word be sold
For Loads of Silver well refin'd,
Nor Heaps of choicest Gold.
6 When Nature sinks, and Spirits droop,
Thy Promises of Grace
Are Pillars to support my Hope,
And there I write thy Praise. Scripture: Psalm 119:97 Languages: English
Delight in Scripture; or, The Word of God dwelling in us
Sinai and Calvary
Author: John Hay Hymnal: Laudes Domini #440 (1890) Topics: Law of God; Law of God First Line: From Sinai's cloud of darkness Lyrics: 1 From Sinai's cloud of darkness
The vivid lightnings play,
They serve the God of vengeance,
The Lord who shall repay.
Each fault must bring its penance,
Each sin the avenging blade;
For God upholds in justice
The laws that he hath made.
2 But Calvary stands to ransom
The earth from utter loss,
In shade than light more glorious,
The shadow of the Cross.
To heal a sick world's trouble,
To soothe its woe and pain,
On Calvary's sacred summit
The Paschal Lamb was slain.
3 The boundless might of Heaven
Its law in mercy furled,
As once the bow of promise
O'erarched a drowning world.
The law said As you keep me
It shall be done to you.
But Calvary prays--Forgive them,
They know not what they do.
4 Almighty God! direct us
To keep thy perfect Law!
O blessed Saviour, help us
Nearer to thee to draw;
Let Sinai's thunders aid us
To guard our feet from sin,
And Calvary's light inspire us
The love of God to win. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S, BOLTON
Sinai and Calvary
The Word of God
Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #29 (1875) Topics: Law of God And Gospel First Line: God's law is perfect, and converts Scripture: Psalm 19 Tune Title: ARCADIA
The Word of God
Jehovah's Perfect Law
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #30 (1934) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Law of God Lyrics: 1 Jehovah's perfect law
Restores the soul again;
His testimony sure
Gives wisdom unto men;
The precepts of the Lord are right,
And fill the heart with great delight.
2 The Lord's commands are pure,
They light and joy restore;
Jehovah's fear is clean,
Enduring evermore;
His statutes, let the world confess,
Are wholly truth and righteousness.
3 They are to be desired
Above the finest gold;
Than honey from the comb
More sweetness far they hold;
With warnings they Thy servant guard,
In keeping them is great reward.
4 His errors who can know?
Cleanse me from hidden stain;
Keep me from wilful sins,
Nor let them o'er me reign;
And then I upright shall appear
And be from great transgressions clear.
5 When Thou dost search my life,
May all my thoughts within
And all the words I speak
Thy full approval win.
O Lord, Thou art a rock to me,
And my Redeemer Thou shalt be. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English Tune Title: HADDAM
Jehovah's Perfect Law
The Law of the Lord is Perfect
Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #152 (1990) Meter: Irregular Topics: God's Word The Law of God Refrain First Line: More to be desired are they than gold Lyrics: 1 The law of the Lord is perfect,
converting the soul.
The testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple.
Refrain:
More to be desired are they than gold,
yea, than much fine gold.
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
2 The statutes of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart.
The commandments of the Lord are pure,
enlight'ning the eyes. [Refrain]
3 The fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever.
The judgments of the Lord are true,
and righteous altogether. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11 Languages: English Tune Title: THE LAW OF THE LORD
The Law of the Lord is Perfect
Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #215a (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Lord, I have made thy word my choice Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have made thy word my choice,
My lasting heritage;
There shall my noblest powers rejoice,
My warmest thoughts engage.
2 I'll read the histories of thy love,
And keep thy laws in sight,
While through the promises I rove,
With ever-fresh delight.
3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown,
Where springs of life arise,
Seeds of immortal bliss are sown,
And hidden glory lies.
4 The best relief that mourners have,
It makes our sorrows blest;
Our fairest hope beyond the grave,
And our eternal rest. Scripture: Psalm 119:111 Languages: English
Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #215a (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Lord, I have made thy word my choice Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have made thy word my choice,
My lasting heritage;
There shall my noblest powers rejoice,
My warmest thoughts engage.
2 I'll read the histories of thy love,
And keep thy laws in sight,
While through the promises I rove,
With ever-fresh delight.
3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown,
Where springs of life arise;
Seeds of immortal bliss are sown,
And hidden glory lies.
4 The best relief that mourners have,
It makes our sorrows blest;
Our fairest hope beyond the grave,
And our eternal rest. Scripture: Psalm 119:111 Languages: English
Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #228b (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Lord, I have made thy word my choice Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have made thy word my choice,
My lasting heritage;
There shall my noblest powers rejoice,
My warmest thoughts engage.
2 I'll read the histories of thy love,
And keep thy laws in sight,
While through the promises I rove,
With ever-fresh delight.
3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown,
Where springs of life arise,
Seeds of immortal bliss are sown,
And hidden glory lies.
4 The best relief that mourners have,
It makes our sorrows blest;
Our fairest hope beyond the grave,
And our eternal rest. Scripture: Psalm 119:111 Languages: English
Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #228b (1787) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Lord, I have made thy word my choice Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have made thy word my choice,
My lasting heritage;
There shall my noblest powers rejoice,
My warmest thoughts engage.
2 I'll read the histories of thy love,
And keep thy laws in sight,
While through the promises I rove,
With ever-fresh delight.
3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown,
Where springs of life arise,
Seeds of immortal bliss are sown,
And hidden glory lies.
4 The best relief that mourners have,
It makes our sorrows blest;
Our fairest hope beyond the grave,
And our eternal rest. Scripture: Psalm 119:111 Languages: English
Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
Author: Samuel Longfellow Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #423 (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Law of God; Law of God Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, truth divine,
dawn upon this soul of mine.
Voice of God and inward light,
wake my spirit, clear my sight.
2 Holy Spirit, love divine,
glow within this heart of mine.
Kindle every high desire,
purify me with your fire.
3 Holy Spirit, power divine,
fill and nerve this will of mine.
Boldly may I always live,
bravely serve, and gladly give.
4 Holy Spirit, law divine,
reign within this soul of mine.
Be my law, and I shall be
firmly bound, forever free.
5 Holy Spirit, peace divine,
still this restless heart of mine.
Speak to calm this tossing sea,
grant me your tranquility.
6 Holy Spirit, joy divine,
gladden now this heart of mine.
In the desert ways I sing
spring, O Living Water, spring!
Scripture: Luke 11:13 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 13
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
Jehovah's perfect law
Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #448 (1961) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Christian Life The Law of God; Law of God Lyrics: 1 Jehovah's perfect law
Restores the soul again;
His testimony sure
Gives wisdom unto men;
The precepts of the Lord are right,
And fill the heart with great delight.
2 The Lord's commands are pure,
They light and joy restore;
Jehovah's fear is clean,
Enduring evermore;
His statutes, let the world confess,
Are wholly truth and righteousness.
3 They are to be desired Above the finest gold;
Than honey from the comb
More sweetness far they hold;
With warnings they thy servant guard,
In keeping them is great reward.
4 His errors who can know?
Cleanse me from hidden stain;
Keep me from wilful sins,
Nor let them o'er me reign;
And then I upright shall appear
And be from great transgressions clear.
5 When thou dost search my life,
May all my thoughts within
And all the words I speak
Thy full approval win.
O Lord, thou art a rock to me,
And my Redeemer thou shalt be.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14 Languages: English Tune Title: HADDAM
Jehovah's perfect law
How Shall the Young Direct Their Way
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #584 (1987) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Law of God; Law of God Lyrics: 1 How shall the young direct their way?
What light shall be their perfect guide?
Your Word, O Lord, will safely lead
if in its wisdom they confide.
2 Sincerely I have sought you, Lord,
O let me not from you depart;
to know your will and keep from sin,
your Word I cherish in my heart.
3 O blessed Lord, teach me your law,
your righteous judgments I declare;
your testimonies make me glad,
for they are wealth beyond compare.
4 Upon your precepts and your ways
my heart will meditate with awe;
your Word shall be my chief delight,
and I will not forget your law.
Scripture: Psalm 37:5 Languages: English Tune Title: BROOKSIDE
How Shall the Young Direct Their Way
The law of Christ alone can make me free
Author: James Philip McAuley, 1917-76 Hymnal: Together in Song #630 (1999) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Law of God First Line: As children of our God we're sisters, brothers Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE IS THE FULFILLING
The law of Christ alone can make me free
The Ten Commandments
Author: Dewey Westra, 1899-1979 Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #153 (1987) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Law of God; Law of God First Line: My soul, recall with reverent wonder Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17 Languages: English Tune Title: LES COMMANDEMENS
The Ten Commandments
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #218b (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: With my whole heart I've sought thy face Lyrics: 1 With my whole heart I've sought thy face,
Oh let me never stray
From thy commands, O God of grace,
Nor tread the sinner's way.
2 Thy word I've hid within my heart,
To keep my conscience clean,
And be an everlasting guard
From every rising sin.
3 I'm a companion of the saints,
Who fear and love the Lord;
My sorrows rise, my nature faints,
When men transgress thy word.
4 While sinners do thy gospel wrong,
My spirit stands in awe;
My soul abhors a lying tongue,
But loves thy righteous law.
5 My heart with sacred reverence hears
The threatenings of thy word;
My flesh with holy trembling fears
The judgments of the Lord.
6 My God, I long, I hope, I wait
For thy salvation still;
While thy whole law is my delight,
And I obey thy will. Scripture: Psalm 119:174 Languages: English
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #218b (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: With my whole heart I've sought thy face Lyrics: 1 With my whole heart I've sought thy face,
Oh let me never stray
From thy commands, O God of grace,
Nor tread the sinner's way.
2 Thy word I've hid within my heart,
To keep my conscience clean,
And be an everlasting guard
From every rising sin.
3 I'm a companion of the saints,
Who fear and love the Lord;
My sorrows rise, my nature faints,
When men transgress thy word.
4 While sinners do thy gospel wrong,
My spirit stands in awe;
My soul abhors a lying tongue,
But loves thy righteous law.
5 My heart with sacred reverence hears
The threatenings of thy word;
My flesh with holy trembling fears
The Judgments of the Lord.
6 My God, I long, I hope, I wait
For thy salvation still;
While thy whole law is my delight,
And I obey thy will. Scripture: Psalm 119:174 Languages: English
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #232 (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: With my whole heart I've sought thy face Lyrics: 1 With my whole heart I've sought thy face,
Oh let me never stray
From thy commands, O God of grace,
Nor tread the sinner's way.
2 Thy word I've hid within my heart,
To keep my conscience clean,
And be an everlasting guard
From every rising sin.
3 I'm a companion of the saints,
Who fear and love the Lord;
My sorrows rise, my nature faints,
When men transgress thy word.
4 While sinners do thy gospel wrong,
My spirit stands in awe;
My soul abhors a lying tongue,
But loves thy righteous law.
5 My heart with sacred reverence hears
The threatenings of thy word;
My flesh with holy trembling fears
The judgements of the Lord.
6 My God, I long, I hope, I wait
For thy salvation still;
While thy whole law is my delight,
And I obey thy will. Scripture: Psalm 119:174 Languages: English
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #232 (1787) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: With my whole heart I've sought thy face Lyrics: 1 With my whole heart I've sought thy face,
Oh let me never stray
From thy commands, O God of grace,
Nor tread the sinner's way.
2 Thy word I've hid within my heart,
To keep my conscience clean,
And be an everlasting guard
From every rising sin.
3 I'm a companion of the saints,
Who fear and love the Lord;
My sorrows rise, my nature faints,
When men transgress thy word.
4 While sinners do thy gospel wrong,
My spirit stands in awe;
My soul abhors a lying tongue,
But loves thy righteous law.
5 My heart with sacred reverence hears
The threatenings of thy word;
My flesh with holy trembling fears
The judgements of the Lord.
6 My God, I long, I hope, I wait
For thy salvation still;
While thy whole law is my delight,
And I obey thy will. Scripture: Psalm 119:174 Languages: English
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
O how I love thy holy law!
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #103 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Delight in the law of God; Law of God delight in it Lyrics:
O how I love thy holy law!
'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my meditations draw
Divine advice by night.
My waking eyes prevent the day
To meditate thy word;
My soul with longing melts away
To hear thy gospel, Lord.
How doth thy word my heart engage!
How well employ my tongue!
And in my tiresome pilgrimage,
Yields me a heav'nly song.
Am I a stranger or at home,
'Tis my perpetual feast;
Not honey dropping from the comb
So much allures the taste.
No treasures so enrich the mind;
Nor shall thy word be sold
For loads of silver well refined,
Nor heaps of choicest gold.
When nature sinks, and spirits droop,
Thy promises of grace
Are pillars to support my hope,
And there I write thy praise.
Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English
O how I love thy holy law!
God's law demands one living faith
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #197 (1886) Topics: Worship Law of God Lyrics: 1 God's law demands one living faith,
And not a crowd of lifeless creeds;
Its warrant is a firm "God saith;"
Its claim not words, but living deeds.
2 Yet, Lord, forgive thy holy law
Grows tarnished in our earthly clasp;
Pure in itself, without a flaw,
It dims in our too worldly grasp.
3 Forgive the sacrilege, and take
From every soul the unholy stain,
And help us for thy Son's dear sake,
To keep thy perfect law again. Tune Title: WARREN
God's law demands one living faith
To us salvation now is come
Author: P. Speratus Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #205 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Law of God Lyrics: 1 To us salvation now is come,
Through free-est grace and favor,
Our works could not avert our doom,
Thy keep and save us never;
Faith looks to Jesus Christ alone,
Who did for all the world atone;
He is our one Redeemer.
2 What God doth in His law demand,
No man to Him doth render;
Before His bar all guilty stand;
His law speaks curse in thunder
The law demands a perfect heart;
We were defiled in every part,
And lost was our condition.
3 False dreams deluded minds did fill,
That God His law did tender,
As if to Him we could, at will,
The due obedience render:
The law is but a mirror bright
To bring the inbred sin to sight,
That lurks within our nature.
4 To cleanse ourselves from sinful stain,
According to our pleasure,
Was labor lost--works were in vain--
Sin grew beyond all measure;
For when with power the precept came,
It did reveal sin's guilt and shame
And awful condemnation.
5 Still all the law fulfilled must be,
Else we were lost forever,
Then God His Son sent down that He
Might us from doom deliver;
He all the law for us fulfilled
And thus His Father's anger stilled
Which over us impended.
6 As Christ hath full atonement made
And brought to us salvation,
So may each Christian now be glad
And build on this foundation:
Thy grace alone, dear Lord, I plead,
Thy death now is my life indeed,
For Thou hast paid my ransom.
7 Not doubting this, I trust in Thee,
Thy word cannot be broken,
Thou all dost call, "Come to Me!"
No falsehood hast Thou spoken:
"He who believes and is baptized,
He shall be saved," say'st Thou, O Christ,
And he shall never perish.
8 The just is he--and he alone--
Who by this faith is living,
The faith that by good works is shown,
To God the glory giving;
Faith gives thee peace with God above,
But thou thy neighbor, too, must love,
If thou art new created.
9 The law reveals the guilt of sin,
And makes man conscience-stricken
The gospel then doth enter in,
The sin-sick soul to quicken:
Come to the cross, look up and live!
The law no peace to thee doth give,
Nor can its deeds afford it.
10 Faith to the cross of Christ doth cling
And rest in Him securely;
And forth from it good works must spring
As fruits and tokens surely;
Still faith doth justify alone,
Works serve thy neighbor and make known
The faith that lives within thee.
11 Hope waits for the accepted hour--
Till God give joy for mourning,
When He displays His healing power,
Thy sighs to songs are turning;
Thy needs are known unto thy Lord,
And He is faithful to His word,
This is our hope's foundation.
12 Though it may seem, He hears thee not,
Count not thyself forsaken;
Thy wants are ne'er by Him forgot,
Let this thy hope awaken;
His word is sure, here is thy stay,
Although thy heart to this saith nay,
Let not thy faith be shaken.
13 All blessing, honor, thanks and praise,
To Father, Son and Spirit,
The God who saved us by His grace,
All glory to His merit:
O Father in the heavens above,
The work begun performs Thy love,
Thy worthy name be hallowed.
14 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
In earth, as 'tis in heaven:
Keep us in life, by grace led on,
Forgiving and forgiven;
Save Thou us in temptation's hour,
And from all ills; Thine is the power,
And all the glory, Amen! Tune Title: [To us salvations now is come]
To us salvation now is come
When God confirmed his law to men
Author: R. F. Cottrell Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #207 (1886) Topics: Worship Law of God Lyrics: 1 When God confirmed his law to men
Through Israel's waiting flock,
He spake aloud his precepts ten,
And graved them in the rock.
2 Within the tent's most holy place
That sacred law was brought,
Nor can the hand of man efface
What great Jehovah wrought.
3 But God well knew perdition's son
Would ne'er his precepts love;
He gave a duplicate alone,
And kept his own above.
4 There in the tabernacle true,
Pitched not by hands of men,
That sacred law is kept in view,
The holy precepts ten. Tune Title: AVON
When God confirmed his law to men
Instruction from Scripture
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #212 (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts Lyrics: 1 How shall the young secure their hearts,
And guard their lives from sin?
Thy word the choicest rules imparts
To keep the conscience clean.
2 When once it enters to the mind,
It spreads such light abroad,
The meanest souls instruction find,
And raise their thoughts to God.
3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light,
That guides us all the day;
And through the dangers of the night,
A lamp to lead our way.
4 The men that keep thy law with care,
And meditate thy word,
Grow wiser than their teachers are,
And better know the Lord.
5 Thy precepts make me truly wise:
I hate the sinner's road;
I hate my own vain thoughts that rise,
But love thy law, my God.
6 [The starry heavens thy rule obey,
The earth maintains her place;
And these thy servants night and day
Thy skill and power express.
7 But still thy law, and gospel, Lord,
Have lessons more divine;
Not earth stands firmer than thy word,
Nor stars so nobly shine.]
8 Thy word is everlasting truth
How pure is every page!
That holy book shall guide our youth,
And well support our age.
Scripture: Psalm 119:9 Languages: English
Instruction from Scripture
Instruction from Scripture
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #225 (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts Lyrics: 1 How shall the young secure their hearts,
And guard their lives from sin?
Thy word the choicest rules imparts
To keep the conscience clean.
2 When once it enters to the mind,
It spreads such light abroad,
The meanest souls instruction find,
And raise their thoughts to God.
3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light,
That guides us all the day;
And through the dangers of the night,
A lamp to lead our way.
4 The men that keep thy law with care,
And meditate thy word,
Grow wiser than their teachers are,
And better know the Lord.
5 Thy precepts make me truly wise:
I hate the sinner's road;
I hate my own vain thoughts that rise,
But love thy law, my God.
6 [The starry heavens thy rule obey,
The earth maintains her place;
And these thy servants night and day
Thy skill and power express.
7 But still thy law, and gospel, Lord,
Have lessons more divine;
Not earth stands firmer than thy word,
Nor stars so nobly shine.]
8 Thy word is everlasting truth
How pure is every page!
That holy book shall guide our youth,
And well support our age.
Scripture: Psalm 119:9 Languages: English
Instruction from Scripture
Instruction from Scripture
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #225 (1787) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts Lyrics: 1 How shall the young secure their hearts,
And guard their lives from sin?
Thy word the choicest rules imparts
To keep the conscience clean.
2 When once it enters to the mind,
It spreads such light abroad,
The meanest souls instruction find,
And raise their thoughts to God.
3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light,
That guides us all the day;
And through the dangers of the night,
A lamp to lead our way.
4 The men that keep thy law with care,
And meditate thy word,
Grow wiser than their teachers are,
And better know the Lord.
5 Thy precepts make me truly wise:
I hate the sinner's road;
I hate my own vain thoughts that rise,
But love thy law, my God.
6 [The starry heavens thy rule obey,
The earth maintains her place;
And these thy servants night and day
Thy skill and power express.
7 But still thy law, and gospel, Lord,
Have lessons more divine;
Not earth stands firmer than thy word,
Nor stars so nobly shine.]
8 Thy word is everlasting truth
How pure is every page!
That holy book shall guide our youth,
And well support our age.
Scripture: Psalm 119:9 Languages: English
Instruction from Scripture
How Blessed Are the Perfect in the Way
Author: Dewey Westra Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #249 (1934) Meter: 10.11.0.11.10.11 Topics: Law of God Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: ROYAL LAW
How Blessed Are the Perfect in the Way
Teach Me, O Lord, Your Way of Truth
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #276 (1987) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Law of God; Law of God Lyrics: 1 Teach me, O Lord, your way of truth,
and from it I will not depart;
that I may steadfastly obey,
give me an understanding heart.
2 In your commandments make me walk,
for in your law my joy shall be;
give me a heart that loves your will,
from discontent and envy free.
3 Your word sheds light upon my path;
a shining light, it guides my feet;
your righteous judgments to observe,
my solemn vow I now repeat.
4 Your wondrous testimonies, Lord,
my soul will keep and greatly praise;
your word, by faithful lips proclaimed,
to simplest minds the truth conveys.
5 I thirst for your commandments, Lord,
and for your mercy press my claim;
O look on me and show the grace
displayed to all who love your name.
Scripture: Psalm 119:33-132 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CRISPIN
Teach Me, O Lord, Your Way of Truth
Salvation unto Us Has Come
Author: Paul Speratus Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #430 (2018) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Law of God Lyrics: 1 Salvation unto us has come
by God’s free grace and favor.
Our works cannot avert our doom;
the law can save us never.
Faith looks to Jesus Christ alone,
who for his people did atone;
he is our one Redeemer.
2 What God did in his law demand
and none to him could render
caused wrath and woe on ev'ry hand
for man, the vile offender.
Our flesh has not the pure desires
God's holy law of us requires,
and lost is our condition.
3 It was a false, misleading dream
that God his law had given
so sinners could themselves redeem
and by their works gain heaven.
The law is just a mirror bright
to bring the inbred sin to light
that lurks within our nature.
4 From sin our flesh could not abstain;
sin held its sway unceasing.
The task was hopeless and in vain;
our guilt was e’er increasing.
None can remove sin’s poisoned dart
or purify our guileful heart,
so deep is our corruption.
5 Yet as the law must be fulfilled
or we must die despairing,
Christ Jesus came; God’s wrath he stilled,
our human nature sharing.
The law he has for us obeyed
and thus the Father’s vengeance stayed
which over us had rulèd.
6 All blessing, honor, thanks, and praise
to Father, Son, and Spirit,
the God who saved us by his grace--
all glory to his merit!
O triune God in heav’n above,
who has revealed your saving love,
your blessèd name be hallowed. Scripture: Romans 3:21-31 Languages: English Tune Title: ES IST DAS HEIL
Salvation unto Us Has Come
Psalm 119 Part 5
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.268 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Delight in the law of God; Law of God delight in it First Line: O how I love thy holy law! Lyrics:
O how I love thy holy law!
'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my meditations draw
Divine advice by night.
My waking eyes prevent the day
To meditate thy word;
My soul with longing melts away
To hear thy gospel, Lord.
How doth thy word my heart engage!
How well employ my tongue!
And in my tiresome pilgrimage,
Yields me a heav'nly song.
Am I a stranger or at home,
'Tis my perpetual feast;
Not honey dropping from the comb
So much allures the taste.
No treasures so enrich the mind;
Nor shall thy word be sold
For loads of silver well refined,
Nor heaps of choicest gold.
When nature sinks, and spirits droop,
Thy promises of grace
Are pillars to support my hope,
And there I write thy praise.
Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English
Psalm 119 Part 5
How Blest Are They Who, Fearing God
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #1 (1987) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Law of God; Law of God Lyrics: 1 How blest are they who, fearing God,
from sin restrain their feet,
who will not with the wicked stand,
who shun the scorner's seat.
2 How blest are they who make God's law
their treasure and delight,
and meditate upon that word
with gladness day and night.
3 Their lives are nourished like a tree
set by the river's side
its leaf is green, its fruit is sure:
so all their works abide.
4 The wicked, like the driven chaff,
are blown across the land;
they shall not gather with the just,
nor in the judgment stand.
5 The LORD will guard the righteous well,
their way to him is known;
the way of sinners, far from God,
shall surely be o'erthrown.
Scripture: Psalm 1 Languages: English Tune Title: EPWORTH
How Blest Are They Who, Fearing God
The Spacious Heavens Tell
Author: Helen Otte Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #19 (1987) Meter: 6.6.6 D 6.6.7 D Topics: Law of God; Law of God Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN 19
The Spacious Heavens Tell
O Come, Ye People, to My Law
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #159 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Law of God Lyrics: 1 O come, my people, to my law
Attentively give ear;
With willing heart and teachable
The words of wisdom hear.
My mouth shall speak in parables
Of hidden truths of old,
Which, handed down from age to age,
To us our fathers told.
2 We will not from their children hide
Jehovah's worthy praise,
But tell the greatness of His strength,
His wondrous works and ways.
A testimony and a law
The Lord our God decreed,
And bade our fathers teach their sons,
That they His ways might heed.
3 He willed that each succeeding race
His deeds might learn and know,
That children's children to their sons
Might all these wonders show.
Let children learn God's righteous ways
And on Him stay their heart,
That they may not forget His works
Nor from His ways depart. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English Tune Title: PONTRESINA
O Come, Ye People, to My Law
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