Tune: Repton
('Dear Lord and Father of mankind')
Psalm 119 v.33-40
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Teach me, O Lord, the way of your
Statutes, and I for sure
Shall keep that way unto the end
O with your power me defend
My Saviour and my Friend
My saviour and my Friend
Give me understanding, and I
Shall keep your law e'er nigh
I shall observe it with whole heart
Seek to follow it, very part
And not from it depart
And not from it depart
Make me to go in path of your
Commandments, for there sure
Therein do I delight, and too
Incline my heart, so I do view
Your testimonies true
Your testimonies true
I not turn to covetousness
Nor to things here worthless
Turn my eyes aways from things vain
Renew me in your way again
And in my heart e'er reign
And in my heart e'er reign
Establish your word unto me
Your servant here I be
Who is devoted to your fear
And long after your precepts dear
O come to me, draw near
O come to me, draw near
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: July 25th, 2024 01:34
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.8.6.6. For St James Day today (July 25) - in the hymn in the video, verse 2. 'In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea....' included James and his brother John.
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Comments4
Another good write Orchi
Thanks SB.
I went to Saint James infant school a very, very, very long time ago .. We dont seem to hear much about the old fella these days .. Neville
Thanks N. Also, a bit of confusion. Which James for today? James the Less, or the Greater, as I think one of them was known as. I know an eccentric church of the same name, but it may be somewhat 'better now', not as cuckoo as it was!
Wow, beautiful Orchi.
Thanks M.
Good write Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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