Sactified Afflictions; or, Delight in the Word of God

Verse 1

O God, I bless your gentle hand. How kind was your chastising rod that moved my conscience to a stand, and brought my wandering soul to God!

Verse 2

It's good for me to wear your yoke, for pride is apt to rise and swell; it's good to bear my Father's stroke, that I may learn your statutes well.

Verse 3

Your hands have given me a frame, your Spirit formed my soul within; God, help me know your wondrous name, and guard me safe from death and sin.

Verse 4

Help all who love and serve you, Lord, to find salvation, and rejoice! And I will trust your holy word, and make your grace my only choice.