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My Meditation of Him Shall be Sweet

Helen Maria Williams (1786) • English

Primary Scripture: Job 13:15

Verse 1

While Thee I seek, protecting Power, Be my vain wishes stilled; And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be filled.

Verse 2

In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see; Each blessing to my soul more dear Because conferred by Thee.

Verse 3

In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in prayer.

Verse 4

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • job 13:15

Reference 2

  • psalms 27:4-5

Reference 3

  • psalms 46

Reference 4

  • psalms 87:7

Reference 5

  • psalms 104:34

Reference 6

  • psalms 116:7

Reference 7

  • psalms 125:1

Reference 8

  • psalms 139:17-18

Reference 9

  • isaiah 63:7

Reference 10

  • isaiah 65:17