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Lord, I Have Made Thy Word My Choice

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Lord, I have made Thy word my choice,

My lasting heritage;

There shall my noblest powers rejoice,

My warmest thoughts engage.

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I'll read the histories of Thy love,

And keep Thy laws in sight;

While through Thy promises I rove,

With ever fresh delight.

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In this broad land of wealth unknown,

Where springs of life arise,

Seeds of immortal bliss are sown,

And hidden glory lies.

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The best relief that mourners have,

It makes our sorrows blest;

Our fairest hope beyond the grave,

And our eternal rest.