Scripture Verse

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. Psalm 119:111

Introduction

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Isaac Watts
1674–1748

Words: Is­aac Watts, The Psalms of Da­vid 1719. The Word of God is the saint’s por­tion; or, the ex­cel­len­cy and va­ri­e­ty of Scrip­ture.

Music: We­ther­by Sam­u­el S. Wes­ley, 1872 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Samuel S. Wesley
1810–1876

Lyrics

Lord, I have made Thy Word my choice,
My lasting heritage;
There shall my noblest powers rejoice,
My warmest thoughts engage.

I’ll read the histories of Thy love,
And keep Thy laws in sight,
While through the promises I rove,
With ever fresh delight.

’Tis a broad land of wealth unknown,
Where springs of life arise,
Seeds of immortal bliss are sown,
And hidden glory lies.

The best relief that mourners have,
It makes our sorrows blest;
Our fairest hope beyond the grave,
And our eternal rest.