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Personal Devotion to God

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Primary Scripture: Psalm 40

Verse 1

The offering on the altar burned Gives no delight to Thee; The hearing ear, the willing heart, Thou givest unto me.

Verse 2

Then, O my God, I come, I come, Thy purpose to fulfill; Thy law is written in my heart, 'Tis joy to do Thy will.

Verse 3

Before Thy people I will now Thy righteousness proclaim; Thou knowest, Lord, I will not cease To praise Thy holy Name.

Verse 4

I never have within my heart Thy faithfulness concealed, But Thy salvation and Thy truth To men I have revealed.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 40