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Delight in God

John Ryland (1777) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Verse 1

O Lord, I would delight in thee, and on thy care depend; to thee in ev'ry trouble flee, my best, my only friend.

Verse 2

When all created streams are dried, thy fulness is the same: may I with this be satisfied, and glory in thy name.

Verse 3

No good in creatures can be found but may be found in thee; I must have all things and abound, while God is God to me.

Verse 4

He that has made my heav'n secure will here all good provide; while Christ is rich can I be poor? What can I want beside?

Verse 5

O Lord, I cast my care on thee; I triumph and adore; henceforth my great concern shall be to love and please thee more.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 23:1

Reference 2

  • psalms 34:10

Reference 3

  • psalms 37:4

Reference 4

  • psalms 73:26

Reference 5

  • 1-corinthians 15:28

Reference 6

  • 2-corinthians 6:10

Reference 7

  • 2-corinthians 8:9

Reference 8

  • galatians 6:14

Reference 9

  • 1-peter 5:7