Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#119B

119B. How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?

1 How shall the young direct their way?
What light shall be their perfect guide?
Thy word, O LORD, will safely lead,
if in its wisdom they confide.

2 Sincerely I have sought thee, Lord,
O let me not from Thee depart;
to know Thy will and keep from sin
Thy word I cherish in my heart.

3 O blessed LORD, teach me Thy law,
Thy righteous judgments I declare;
Thy testimonies make me glad,
for they are wealth beyond compare.

4 Upon Thy precepts and Thy ways
my heart will meditate with awe;
Thy word shall be my chief delight,
and I will not forget Thy law.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall the young direct their way?
• Title: How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:9-16
• Topic: Instruction
• Source: The Psalter, 1912, vv 9-16

Tune Information

• Name: MARYTON
• Composer: H. Percy Smith (1874)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major