African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#284

284. Thou Art My Portion, O My God

1 Thou art my portion, O my God!
Soon as I know Thy way,
My heart makes haste to obey Thy Word,
And suffers no delay.

2 I choose the path of heavenly truth
And glory in my choice;
Not all the riches of the earth
Could make me so rejoice.

3 The testimonies of Thy grace
I set before mine eyes;
Thence I derive my daily strength,
And there my comfort lies.

4 If I once wander from Thy path,
I think upon my ways;
Then turn my feet to Thy commands,
And trust Thy pardoning grace.

5 Now I am Thine, forever Thine;
O save Thy servant Lord!
Thou art my shield, my hiding place,
My hope is in Thy Word.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou art my portion, O my God!
• Title: Thou Art My Portion, O My God
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 John 2:6
• Topic: The Christian Life: Dedication and Consecration; Consecration; Dedication; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: BELMONT
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Willliam Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1812