Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#264

264. Deceit and Falsehood I Abhor

1 Deceit and falsehood I abhor,
But love Thy law, Thy truth revealed;
My steadfast hope is in Thy Word;
Thou art my refuge and my shield;
The paths of sin I have not trod,
But kept the precepts of my God.

2 According to Thy gracious Word
Uphold me, Lord, deliver me;
O do not let me be ashamed
Of patient hope and trust in Thee;
O hold Thou me, and I shall stand
And ever follow Thy command.

3 The froward Thou hast set at nought,
Who vainly wander from the right;
The wicked Thou dost count as dross;
Thy just decrees are my delight;
For fear of Thee I stand in awe
And reverence Thy most holy law.

Text Information

• First Line: Deceit and falsehood I abhor
• Title: Deceit and Falsehood I Abhor
• Meter: L. M., 6 lines
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119
• Topic: Falsehood; Holiness of Christians; Hope; Law of God; Obedience; Punishment Of The Wicked; Reverence; Righteous And Wicked Contrasted; Sanctification; Stedfastness; Wandering from God; Word of God
• Notes: Part XV

Tune Information

• Name: STELLA
• Meter: L. M., 6 lines
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Old English melody