O that thy statutes every hour
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O that thy statutes every hourMight dwell upon my mind!Thence I derive a quickening power,And daily peace I find.
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To meditate thy precepts, Lord,Shall be my sweet employ;My soul shall ne'er forget thy word;It is my constant joy.
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My lips with courage shall declareThy statutes and thy name;I 'll speak thy word, though kings should hear,Nor yield to sinful shame.