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Thy word is to my feet a lamp,
the way of truth to show;
A watch-light to point out the path
in which I ought to go.
I sware, (and from my solemn oath
will never start aside,)
That in thy righteous judgments I
will steadfastly abide.
Since I with griefs am so oppressed,
that I can bear no more,
According to thy word do thou
my fainting soul restore.
Let still my sacrifice of praise
with thee acceptance find;
And in thy righteous judgements, Lord,
instruct my willing mind.
Though ghastly dangers me surround,
my soul they cannot awe;
Nor with continual terrors keep
from thinking on thy law.
My wicked and invet'rate foes
for me their snares have laid;
Yet I have kept the upright path,
nor from thy precepts strayed.
Thy testimonies I have made
my heritage and choice;
For they, when other comforts fail,
my drooping heart rejoice.
My heart with early zeal began
thy statutes to obey;
And, till my course of life is done,
shall keep thy upright way.
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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 119:105-112;
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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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| 1821 | # 119 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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GRAFTON
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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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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| # 251 | Gm |
echo ' | ';
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Hymn Writer
