Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Lord I have made thy word my choir
Topic: Excellency of the Holy Scriptures
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 162
Page Number: 146, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsLord, I have made thy word my choice
My lasting heritage;
There shall my noblest powers rejoice,
My warmest thoughts engage.
I'll read the hist'ries of thy love,
And keep thy laws in sight,
While thro' 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.