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Psalm 119 Part 3

Thou art my portion, O my God; Soon as I know thy way, My heart makes haste t' obey thy word, And suffers no delay.

I choose the path of heav'nly truth, And glory in my choice; Not all the riches of the earth Could make me so rejoice.

The testimonies of thy grace I set before my eyes; Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my comfort lies.

If once I wander from thy path, I think upon my ways, Then turn my feet to thy commands, And trust thy pard'ning grace.

Now I am thine, for ever thine, O save thy servant, Lord; Thou art my shield, my hiding-place; My hope is in thy word.

Thou hast inclined this heart of mine Thy statutes to fulfil; And thus, till mortal life shall end, Would I perform thy will.