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God's perfect law converts the soul,
reclaims from false desires;
With sacred wisdom his sure word
the ignorant inspires.
The statutes of the Lord are just,
and bring sincere delight;
His pure commands, in search of truth,
assist the feeblest sight.
His perfect worship here is fixed,
on sure foundations laid;
His equal laws are in the scales
of truth and justice weighed.
Of more esteem than golden mines,
or gold refined with skill;
More sweet than honey, or the drops
that from the comb distil.
My trusty counselors they are,
and friendly warnings give;
Divine rewards attend on those
who by thy precepts live.
But what frail man observes how oft
he does from virtue fall?
O cleanse me from my secret faults,
thou God that know'st them all.
Let no presumptuous sin, O Lord,
dominion have o'er me;
That, by thy grace preserved, I may
the great transgression flee.
So shall my pray'r and praises be
with thy acceptance blest;
And I, secure on thy defense,
my strength and Savior, rest.
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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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1821
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 19:7-14;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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| 1851 | # 184 | | 1821 | # 19 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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MARTYRDOM
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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1800, c1885
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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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| # 571 | A | | # 455 | A | | # 367 | A | | # 238 | A | | # 512 | A | | # 73 | G | | # 292 | G | | # 322 | G | | # 166 | G | | # 208 | G | | # 416 | G | | # 5 | G | | # 630 | G | | # 667 | No key |
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