O How Love I Thy Law

Verse 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.

Verse 2

The statutes of the Lord are right, and do rejoice the heart: the Lord’s command is pure, and doth light to the eyes impart.

Verse 3

Unspotted is the fear of God, and doth endure for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

Verse 4

They more than gold, yea, much fine gold, to be desired are: than honey, honey from the comb that droppeth, sweeter far.

Verse 5

Moreover, they thy servant warn how he his life should frame: a great reward provided is for them that keep the same.

Verse 6

Who can his errors understand? from secret faults me cleanse:

Verse 7

thy servant keep thou also back from all presumptuous sins;

Verse 8

and do not suffer them to have dominion over me: I shall be righteous then, and clear from great transgression be.

Verse 9

The words which from my mouth proceed, the thoughts sent from my heart, accept, O Lord, for thou my strength and my Redeemer art.