1 Thus saith the Lord, "The spacious fields
"And flocks, and herds, are mine;
"O'er all the cattle of the hills,
"I claim a right divine.
2 "I ask no sheep for sacrifice,
"Nor bullocks burnt with fire;
"To hope and love, to pray and praise,
"Is all that I require.
3 "Call upon me when trouble's near,
"My hand shall set thee free;
"Then shall thy thankful lips declare
"The honor due to me.
4 "The man that offers humble praise,
"He glorifies me best;
"And those that tread my holy ways,
"Shall my salvation taste."
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Thus saith the Lord, The spacious fields |
| Title: | Obedience is better than Sacrifice |
| Meter: | Common Metre |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1780 |
| Scripture: | |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |