Obedience is Better than Sacrifice

Verse 1

Thus saith the Lord, "The spacious fields, And flocks, and herds, are mine; O'er all the cattle of the hills I claim a right divine.

Verse 2

"I ask no sheep for sacrifice, Nor bullocks burnt with fire; To hope and love, to pray and praise, Is al] that I require.

Verse 3

"Call upon me when trouble's near, My hand shall set thee free Then shall thy thankful lips declare The honor due to me.

Verse 4

"The man that offers humble praise, He glorifies me best; And those that tread my holy ways Shall my salvation taste."