Eternal is your word, O Lord; in heav’n it stands forever sure Eternal is your word, O Lord; in heav’n it stands forever sure. Your faithfulness will never fail; the earth you founded to endure. Your laws continue to this day; your sov’reign will all things obey. [Sing to the Lord 119:89-96]
I would have died in misery. I never will forget your laws, 2. Had not your law been my delight, I would have died in misery. I never will forget your laws, for by them you have rescued me. Lord, I am yours – save me, I pray, for I have sought your precepts’ way.
destruction threatens at their hands. 3. The wicked lie in wait for me; destruction threatens at their hands. But yet, in spite of all their threats, I will reflect on your commands. Perfection’s limits I have found, but your commandments have no bound. Sing to the Lord 119:89-96 Used with permission Text: Sing Psalms,© Psalmody Committee, Free Church of Scotland, 2003 Tune: Henri F. Hemy, 1864; adapt. James G. Walton, 1874