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Wilt thou, O man, live happily

Meter: 8.8.8.7.4 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Catechism Ten Commandments Lyrics: 1 WILT thou, O man, live happily, And dwell with God eternally? The ten commandments keep, for thus Our God Himself biddeth us. Have mercy, Lord! 2 I am thy Lord and God! take heed No other god doth thee mislead; Thy heart shall trust alone in me, Thou shalt my own kingdom be. Have mercy, Lord! 3 Honor my name in word and deed, And call on me in time of need; Hallow the Sabbath, that I may Work in thy heart on that day. Have mercy, Lord! 4 Obedient always, next to me, To father and to mother be; Kill no man, but to wrath be slow; Be true to thy marriage vow. Have mercy, Lord! 5 Steal not, nor do thy neighbor wrong By bearing witness with false tongue; Thy neighbor's wife desire thou not, Nor grudge him aught that he hath got. Have mercy, Lord!

How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness) Lyrics: 1 How shall the young direct their way? What light shall be their perfect guide? Your Word, O Lord, will safely lead if in its wisdom they confide. 2 Sincerely I have sought you, Lord, O let me not from you depart; to know your will and keep from sin, your Word I cherish in my heart. 3 O blessed Lord, teach me your law, your righteous judgments I declare; your testimonies make me glad, for they are wealth beyond compare. 4 Upon your precepts and your ways my heart will meditate with awe; your Word shall be my chief delight, and I will not forget your law. Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Psalter, 1912

My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone

Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness) Refrain First Line: O praise him, hallelujah Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2 Used With Tune: [My soul finds rest in God alone]

God, Be Merciful to Me

Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 7th Commandmnet (do not commit adultery) Lyrics: 1 God, be merciful to me, on your grace I rest my plea; Wash me, make me pure within; cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin. Refrain: God, be merciful to me, on your grace I rest my plea. 2 My transgressions I confess; grief and guilt my soul oppress. I have sinned against your grace and provoked you to your face. [Refrain] 3 I am evil, born in sin; you desire truth within. Make me pure, your mercy show, wash me whiter than the snow. [Refrain] 4 Let my contrite heart rejoice and in gladness hear your voice; from my sins, O hide your face, blot them out in boundless grace. [Refrain] God, be merciful to me, on your grace I rest my plea. Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: [God, be merciful to me] Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

In Sweet Communion, Lord, with You

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 9th and 10th Commandments (You shall not covet) Lyrics: 1 In sweet communion, Lord, with you I constantly abide; my hand you hold within your own to keep me near your side. 2 Your counsel through my earthly way shall guide me and control, and then to glory afterward you will receive my soul. 3 Whom have I, Lord, in heav'n but you, to whom my thoughts aspire? And, having you, what more on earth is there I can desire? 4 Though flesh and heart should faint and fail, the Lord will ever be the strength and portion of my heart, my God eternally. Scripture: Psalm 73 Used With Tune: AZMON Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

May the Words of My Mouth

Author: David Lee Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 10th Commandment (do not covet); Ten Commandments Deuteronomy 6 First Line: The law of the Lord is perfect Refrain First Line: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Scripture: Psalm 19 Used With Tune: [The law of the Lord is perfect]

Exalt the LORD, His Praise Proclaim

Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 2nd Commandment (do not make graven emages) Lyrics: 1 Exalt the LORD, his praise proclaim; all you his servants, praise his name, who in the LORD's house ever stand and humbly serve at his command. The LORD is good, his praise proclaim; since it is pleasant, praise his name. His people for his own he takes and his beloved treasure makes. 2 I know the LORD is high in state; above all gods our Lord is great. The LORD performs what he decrees, in heaven and earth, in depths and seas. He makes the vapors to ascend in clouds from earth's remotest end; the lightnings flash at his command; he holds the tempest in his hand. 3 Exalt the LORD, his praise proclaim; all you his servants, praise his name, who in the LORD's house ever stand and humbly serve at his command. Forever praise and bless his name, and in the church his praise proclaim. In Zion is his dwelling place; O praise the LORD, show forth his grace. Scripture: Psalm 135 Used With Tune: CREATION Text Sources: Psalter, 1887; rev. Psalter, 1912, alt.

Be Merciful, Be Merciful, O God

Author: Stanley Wiersma, 1930-1986 Meter: 10.11.11.10.10.11.10.11 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 7th Commandmnet (do not commit adultery) Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: GENEVAN 51

Your Word Sheds Light upon My Path

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness) Lyrics: 1 Your word sheds light upon my path; a shining light, it guides my feet. Your righteous judgments to observe, my solemn vow I now repeat. 2 In my distress I plead with you; send help according to your word. Accept my sacrifice of praise and make me know your judgments, LORD. 3 When danger brings me close to death, your law stays with me night and day. The wicked lay a snare for me, yet from your truth I will not stray. 4 Your precepts are my heritage, they make my heart and soul rejoice. To keep your statutes faithfully shall ever be my willing choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Psalter, 1912

How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 477 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (You shall not give false witness) Lyrics: 1 How shall the young secure their hearts and guard their lives from sin? Your Word, O LORD, the truth imparts to keep the conscience clean. 2 Your Word is like a heav'nly light that guides us all the day, and through the dangers of the night a lamp to lead our way. 3 The starry heav'ns your rule obey, the earth maintains its place; and these your servants night and day your skill and pow'r express. 4 But still your law and gospel, LORD, have lessons more divine; not earth stands firmer than your Word nor stars so nobly shine. 5 Your Word is everlasting truth; how pure is ev'ry page! That holy book will guide our youth and well support our age. Scripture: Psalm 119 Used With Tune: ST. PETER