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(\'Christ is made the sure foundation\')

Psalm 19 v.7-14

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The law of the Lord is perfect

Converts souls in each respect

Testimony of the Lord sure

Makes wise the simple e\'ermore

Statutes of the Lord they right are

They rejoice the heart by far

 

The commandment of the Lord pure

Enlightening the eyes more

And the fear of the Lord it is

Enduring for ever this

Judgements of the Lord they are true

And righteous they be to you

 

More to be desired are they than

Gold, fine gold, riches of man

Sweeter than honey, honeycomb

Or all dainties we have known

And by them your servants are warned

Light of life has on them dawned

 

In keeping of them great reward

Is, we can too be assured

Who can understand their errors

Cleanse me from sins, endeavours

Do I make, my faults to forsake

Where things secret I partake

 

Keep back too your servant, I pray

From presumptuous sins ay (always)

Let them not dominion o\'er me

Have, then I upright shall be

And innocent from great sin, so

Trusting you, I your way go

 

Let the words of my mouth, my part

And meditation of heart

Be acceptable in your sight

O Lord, full of power and might

You my strength, and my redeemer

You who will be, are, and were