Hymnals of the Stone-Campbell Movement

Enos E. Dowling Hymnal Collection

Hymn: Lord I have made thy word my choice (FL)

Hymnal: A Selection of Christian Hymns

Date: 1818

Compiler: Rice Haggard

Publisher/Printer: John Norvell

First Line: Lord I have made thy word my choice

Topic: Excellency of the Scriptures

Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>

Composer:

Meter: CM

Tune:

Hymn Number: 115

Page Number: 116, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

Lord, I have made thy word my choice,

My lasting heritage;

Here shall my noblest powers rejoice,

My warmest thoughts engage.



I read the histories, 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.