O Lord, Thy Perfect Righteousness

Verse 1

O Lord, Thy perfect righteousness is in Thy judgments shown; in Thy unchanging faithfulness Thy truth Thou hast made known.

Verse 2

Because Thy foes forget Thy law my soul is greatly stirred; Thy servant loves the purity of Thy most holy Word.

Verse 3

Though I am humble and despised, I strive Thy will to do; eternal is Thy righteousness, and all Thy law is true.

Verse 4

Delight amid distress and pain do Thy commandments give; Thy word is righteous evermore, teach me that I may live.