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Judge me, O Lord, for I the paths
of righteousness have trod;
I cannot fail, who all my trust
repose on thee, my God.
Search, prove my heart, whose innocence
will shine the more 'tis tried;
For I have kept thy grace in view,
and made thy truth my guide.
I never for companions took
the idle or profane;
No hypocrite, with all his arts,
could e'er my friendship gain.
I hate the busy plotting crew,
who make distracted times;
And shun their wicked company,
as I avoid their crimes.
I'll wash my hands in innocence,
and bring a heart so pure,
That when thy altar I approach,
my welcome shall secure.
My thanks I'll publish there, and tell
how thy renown excels;
That seat affords me most delight,
in which thy honor dwells.
Pass not on me the sinner's doom,
who murder make their trade;
Who others' rights, by secret bribes,
or open force invade.
But I will walk in paths of truth,
and innocence pursue;
Protect me, therefore, and to me
thy mercies, Lord, renew.
In spite of all assailing foes
I still maintain my ground;
And shall survive amongst thy saints,
thy praises to resound.
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Ps 26;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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MUSIC
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HAGUE
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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