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In this wide firmament God gave the sun a tent From which to start its run. Just as a joyful groom Emerges from his room, So comes the radiant sun. And as a man of force Rejoicing runs his course, So from the end of heaven The sun its path completes, And from its burning heat Can nothing remain hidden.
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The law of God is whole And it revives the soul By bidding it to rise. His testimony sure Forever shall endure: It makes the simple wise. The precepts of the LORD, Which are His perfect Word, With joy our hearts do brighten; While His commandments sure, Which are both true and pure, The eyes of man enlighten. |
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The fear of God is clean; A fountain most serene It will forever be. His ordinances, too, Are righteous and are true, For everyone to see, To be desired far more Than gold, much fine gold, or What can be bought for money. They are far sweeter than Whatever sweetness man Receives from combs with honey. |
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5.) Moreover, they forewarn Thy servant that he scorn All evil ways, O LORD. He who with faith in Thee Keeps them obediently Will reap a great reward. But, LORD, who is the man Who with precision can Discern his every error? To Thee I humbly pray, Forgive and clear away My hidden faults for ever. |
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Keep Thou me all my days, O LORD, from evil ways; Wilt Thou their sway prevent. Then blameless I shall be, From great transgressions free, Before Thee innocent. That every word I say And all my heart's thoughts may Be proof of pure demeanour -- All this Thy servant prays Of Thee who scanst his ways, My Rock and my Redeemer.
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