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SCHIN.
Princes have persecuted me
without a cause; but saw
It was in vain, for of thy word
my heart did stand in awe.
And surely of thy word I was
more joyful and more glad,
Than he that of rich spoils and prey
great store and plenty had.
But as for lies and falsities,
them I hate and detest;
Because thy holy law I do
above all things love best.
Seven times a day I praise thee, Lord,
singing with heart and voice;
Because thy righteous judgments do
greatly my heart rejoice.
Great peace and rest shall all such have
as do thy statutes love;
No danger shall their quiet state
impair or once remove.
My only health and comfort, Lord,
I look for at thy hand;
And therefore have I done those things
which thou didst me command.
Thy laws have been my exercise,
which my soul most desired;
So much to them my love was bent,
that naught else I required.
Thy statutes and commandments I
have kept with heart upright;
For all my doings and my ways
are present in thy sight.
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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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1560,1812
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 119:161-168;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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| 1812 | # 119 |
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