The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalm 19:7
Words: From Ethic Hymns and Scriptural Lessons for Children, edited by S. Luckey (Rochester, New York: E. Darrow, 1868).
Music: Kinsman James McGranahan (1840–1907), alt. (🔊 pdf nwc).
Alternate Tune:
If you know when the music was written,
Most perfect is the law of God,
Restoring those that stray;
His testimony is most sure,
Proclaiming wisdom’s way.
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O how I love Thy law!
O how I love Thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
O how I love Thy law!
O how I love Thy law!
It is my meditation all the day.
The precepts of the Lord are right;
With joy they fill the heart;
The Lord’s commandments all are pure,
And clearest light impart.
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The fear of God is undefiled
And ever shall endure;
The statutes of the Lord are truth
And righteousness most pure.
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They warn from ways of wickedness
Displeasing to the Lord,
And in the keeping of His Word
There is a great reward.
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