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Text:Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth
Tune:ST. CRISPIN
Composer:George J. Elvey

119C. Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth

1 Teach me, O LORD, your way of truth,
and from it I will not depart.
that I may steadfastly obey,
give me an understanding heart.

2 In your commandments make me walk,
for in your law my joy shall be.
Give me a heart that loves your will,
from discontent and envy free.

3 Turn heart and eye from vanities,
preserve my life within your way.
Confirm to me your holy word
promised to those who fear your name.

4 LORD, turn away disgrace and dread.
Your righteous judgments I confess.
To know your word is my desire.
Revive me in your righteousness.

Text Information
First Line: Teach me, O LORD, your way of truth
Title: Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Acrostic Psalms; Church Year: Transfiguration; Conflict (54 more...)
Source: Psalter, 1912
Tune Information
Name: ST. CRISPIN
Composer: George J. Elvey (1862)
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Key: D Major



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