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How blessed are they who always keep
the pure and perfect way;
Who never from the sacred paths
of God's commandments stray!
How blessed, who to his righteous laws
have still obedient been;
and have with fervent humble zeal
his favor sought to win!
Such men their utmost caution use
to shun each wicked deed:
But in the path which he directs
with constant care proceed.
Thou strictly hast enjoined us, Lord,
to learn thy sacred will;
And all our diligence employ
thy statutes to fulfil.
O then that thy most holy will
might o'er my ways preside!
And I the course of all my life
by thy direction guide!
Then with assurance should I walk,
from all confusion free;
Convinced, with joy, that all my ways
with thy commands agree.
My upright heart shall my glad mouth
with cheerful praises fill;
When, by thy righteous judgments taught,
I shall have learnt thy will.
So to thy sacred laws shall I
all due observance pay:
O then forsake me not, my God,
nor cast me quite away.
---Alternative verses---
How blest are they who always keep
the pure and perfect way;
Who never from the sacred paths
of God's commandments stray!
Thrice blessed! who to his righteous laws
have still obedient been;
and have with fervent humble zeal
his favor sought to win!
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Dates:
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1696
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 119:1-8;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1851 | # 290 | | 1821 | # 119 |
MUSIC
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WINDSOR
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Dates:
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1533,1591
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 451 | Gm | | # 237 | Gm | | # 274 | Gm | | # 43 | Gm | | # 90 | Gm | | # 267 | Gm | | # 596 | Gm | | # 275 | Gm | | # 291 | Gm |
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