Selected Psalms for Church Singing ‎#39

39. How shall a young man cleanse his way?

1 How shall a young man cleanse his way?
Let him with care Thy word observe.
With all my heart I have Thee sought;
From Thy commands let me not swerve.

2 Thy word I've treasured in my heart,
That I give no offence to Thee.
Thou, O Jehovah, blessed art;
Thy statues teach Thou unto me.

3 I with my lips have oft declared
The judgments which Thy mouth hath shown.
More joy Thy testimonies gave
Than all the riches I have known.

4 I'll on Thy precepts meditate,
And have respect to all Thy ways.
I in Thy statutes will delight,
Thy word remember all my days.

Text Information

• First Line: How shall a young man cleanse his way?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:9-16
• Notes: Alternate tune: Hark Tis The Shepherd's Voice (no chorus)

Tune Information

• Name: [How shall a young man cleanse his way?]
• Composer: Henry P. Smith
• Key: E♭ Major