Thy Wondrous Testimonies, Lord

Verse 1

Thy wondrous testimonies, Lord, my soul will keep and greatly praise; Thy Word, by faithful lips proclaimed, to simplest minds the truth conveys.

Verse 2

I thirst for Thy commandments, Lord, and for Thy mercy press my claim; O look on me, and show the grace displayed to all who love Thy name.

Verse 3

Direct my footsteps in Thy word, from sin's dominion save my soul, from man's oppression set me free, that I may yield to Thy control.

Verse 4

O make Thy face to shine on me, and teach me all Thy laws to keep; because Thy statutes are despised, with overwhelming grief I weep.