The Book of Praise ‎#9

9. God's law is perfect

1 God's law is perfect and converts
the soul in sin that lies:
God's testimony is most sure
and makes the simple wise.

2 The statutes of the Lord are right
and do rejoice the heart:
the Lord's command is pure,
and doth light to the eyes impart.

3 Unspotted is the fear of God
and ever doth endure:
the judgements of the Lord are true
together, right and sure.

4 They more than gold, yea much fine gold,
to be desired are
than honey, honey from the comb
that droppeth, sweeter far.

5 Moreover, they thy servants warn
how they their life should frame:
a great reward provided is
for them that keep the same.

Text Information

• First Line: God's law is perfect and converts
• Title: God's law is perfect
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19:7-11
• Topic: Guidance; Law; Lent; Metrical Psalms; Sin / Sinner; Wisdom
• Source: Paraphrase, Scottish Psalter, 1650, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANDREW
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Key: G Major
• Source: William Tans'ur's New Harmony of Zion, 1764
• Copyright: Public Domain