The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship Lb. Thus saith the Lord, The spacious fields

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The Psalms of David‎#Lb

Text:

Obedience is better than Sacrifice

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:	Psalm 50
Notes:	Public Domain.