Lord, I Have Made Thy Word My Choice

Lord, I Have Made Thy Word My Choice

Text written by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

Sung to WETHERBY, composed by Samuel S. Wesley (1810-1876)

Psalm 119:57-59 You are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words.  I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.  I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.

V. 1 Lord, I have made Thy word my choice,

My lasting heritage;

There shall my noblest pow'rs rejoice,

My warmest thoughts engage.

Psalm 119:60 I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.

V. 2 I'll read the histories of Thy love,

And keep Thy laws in sight;

While through Thy promises I rove,

With ever fresh delight.

V. 3 In this broad land of wealth unknown,

Where springs of life arise,

Seeds of immortal bliss are sown,

And hidden glory lies.

V. 4 The best relief that mourners have,

It makes our sorrows blest;

Our fairest hope beyond the grave,

And our eternal rest.