Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Thou art my portion O my God
Topic: Christians/Choice of
Writer: Isaac Watts
Composer: J Burrowes
Meter: CM
Tune: Patience
Hymn Number: 315
Page Number: 113, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsTHOU 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 mine 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 command,
And trust Thy pard'ning grace.
Now I am Thine, forever Thine;
O save Thy servant, Lord!
Thou art my shield, my hiding-place;
My hope is in Thy word.