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504. Lord, I have made thy word my choice

1Lord, I have made thy word my choice,
my lasting heritage;
there shall my noblest powers rejoice,
my truest thoughts engage.

2 I'll read the histories of thy love,
and keep thy laws in sight,
while through the promises I rove
with ever-fresh delight.

3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown,
where springs of life arise,
seeds of immortal bliss are sown,
and hidden glory lies.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, I have made thy word my choice
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Epiphany III: Year C; Fifth Sunday Before Lent: Year A; Proper 18: Year C (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: BILLING
Composer: R. R. Terry, 1865-1938
Meter: CM
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Harmony adapted by editors of More Hymns for Today
Copyright: © By permission of Burns & Oates
Notes: Now Public Domain



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