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.