Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Lord I have made thy word my choice
Topic: The Holy Scriptures
Writer: <no first name given> Watts
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 12
Page Number: 011, 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 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.