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PSALM 119:1-8
Blessed are Those Who Seek to Hear
Blessed are those who seek to hear
God’s Word that warns them of their sin
Salvation’s gift fills us with cheer
May we not turn to sin again.
YOUR WORD IS TRUE; YOUR WILL WE DO
THEN TO PURSUE THE WAY TO YOU.
Walk in the way that God has shown
Trust in his Word to guide your way.
Seek out his will and not your own
Then happiness will fill your day
REFRAIN
As we now strive to do your will
Lord, give us strength that we’ll not fall
Each day our hearts with grace refill
We’ll heed your Word and hear your call.
REFRAIN
We praise you, Lord, with lives that shine
In faithfulness to what you’ve taught.
Not words alone, but hearts incline
To give you glory as we ought.
REFRAIN
Those
who seek God with their whole heart and make his will their guide and rule will be happy and blessed people.
PSALM 119:17-24
Open Our Eyes to See Your Word
Open our eyes to see your Word
It is a map to guide us here
It charts our way to you, O Lord
It’s bold commands I hold so dear
Your Word is true. Your will we do.
Then to pursue the way to you.
Rebuke all those who turn away
That from their sin they may repent
Then guide us all along our way
To know your Son whom you have sent
Your Word is true. Your will we do.
Then to pursue the way to you.
PSALM 119:25-32
Whenever Faced with Discouragement
Whenever faced with discouragement
Cheer us by your Word
When hearts weigh heavy with dire lament
Cheer us by your Word
KEEP US FAR FROM WRONG
MAKE US EVER STRONG
TO YOU WE ALL BELONG.
We know your plans; now instruct us right
Teach us by your Word
To do your will with a great delight
Teach us by your Word.
REFRAIN
Let me not stray, only to you cling
Help me by your Word
Protect me from Satan’s sin-filled sting
Help me by your Word
REFRAIN
Always God’s Word! That’s our source of all strength, encouragement and comfort.
We follow it and abide in it, not because there is no other way, but because there is no better way.
PSALM 119:33-40
Make Me Open, Lord
Make me open, Lord, to do
What you are want now to bless
Help me live with you in view
You alone bring happiness
Help me obey along life’s way
Whate’er you say I’ll do each day.
On your path help me remain
It is a delight to me
Turn my heart away from worldly gain
From all sin please set me free.
Help me obey along life’s way
Whate’er you say I’ll do each day.
In your laws, Lord, I do find
Signs of mercy every day
Grant to me your love so kind
By your side I’ll always stay.
Help me obey along life’s way
Whate’er you say I’ll do each day.
PSALM 119:41-48
The psalmist spoke, “You promised, Lord
The psalmist spoke, “You promised, Lord,
Salvation is the gift you’d give.”
In faith I took you at your Word
One day in heaven I will live.
Lord, may I ne’er forget your Word
It is the means by which I’m free
Now with the hope of heav’n restored
I come to you most thankfully.<
Send forth your mercies on us, Lord.
As well your truth found in your Word
All love and grace there you have stored
Upon us all to be outpoured.
Lord, may we share your gracious Word
So others in your truth may grow
And find delight in what they’ve heard
Of all the kindness you bestow.
PSALM 119: 49-56
My Comfort Has Been in Your Word
My comfort has been in your Word
An ever constant source of joy.
Each day its teachings I employ
To keep my thoughts upon you, Lord.
In times of stress I see your hand
Your promise is to ne’er forget
But often I have doubts, and yet
You comfort me; you’re in command.
My hope is in your Word
It is my strength in every way.
From early youth I did obey
I sing with joy to you, my Lord.
PSALM 119:57-64
Jehovah is Mine! Him I Will Obey.
Jehovah is mine! Him I will obey.
Mercy he promised whene’er I do wrong
Sin I confess at the end of each day
His Word I will read; that’s where I belong.
I trust in you, Lord; and I will obey
I give you my thanks for all you have done
Your taught me your ways and though I may stray
You sent your Son; the victory’s now won.
PSALM 119: 65-72
The Lord Sends Trials to Open Our Eyes
The Lord sends trials to open our eyes
To see the dread ways that lead us astray.
His Word is our guide to help realize
The reason to seek and follow his way.
O God, you’ve given much knowledge to me
Good judgment you’ve taught to use what I know.
That in salvation we all may believe
And your holy Word cause our faith to grow.
Your true Word means more than silver and gold
Through it I have come to know about you
It tells of a Savior his birth foretold.
Unfolding his life for all to review.
Wisdom and guidance imparted to me
Revealed in your Word that offers reprieve
Guide me, O dear Lord, that I’ll always see
The bountiful blessings and gifts I receive
Because it is human nature to neglect God
and take his Word for granted when things are going smoothly, difficulties and afflictions are a wake-up call to realize again
God’s wonderful blessings of knowledge, wisdom and guidance. We learn better
lessons from our afflictions than our blessings.
PSALM 119:73-80
Your Hands They Fashioned Me
Your hands they fashioned me
Your laws rule my day.
We trust you joyfully.
And will you obey..
Your ways, O Lord, I see
They are true and right
Your words they comfort me
They are my delight.
The haughty, Lord, subdue,
Or they’ll weigh me down.
I’ll keep my thoughts on you
Who made me your own.
Your mercies come to light
And they comfort me.
Your Word reveals what’s right
Keep it faithfully
We all join in to sing
Of your bounteous love.
Your sent your Son to bring
All to you above.
Because the Lord made us he knows what’s
best for us. Though some choose to ignore him, the faithful Christian, in spite
of outward influences, remains faithful to God’s Word.
PSALM 119:81-88
Lord of All Creation, You Know That I Am Weak
Lord of all creation,
you know that I am weak
Come now I pray
and rescue me.
Lord of all compassion,
your tender love I seek.
Come now I pray
and comfort me.
REFRAIN:
YOU HAVE SAVED
ME FROM ALL EVIL AND DESPAIR
THROUGH THE PRECIOUS
BLOOD OF OUR SAVIOR
THROUGH THE PRECIOUS
BLOOD OF OUR SAVIOR.
Lord of all truth
and life, your Word I always keep.
Ever more faithful
I will be.
Lord of all peace
and grace, your gifts are what I reap
Ever more thankful
I will be.
REFRAIN
Lord of all love
divine, by you I do survive
Do not forget
me, O my Lord.
Lord of all comfort
true, you did my heart revive.
Do not forget
me, O my Lord.
REFRAIN
Lord of all great
healing, make short my days of pain.
In troubled times
you’re all I need.
Lord of all true
wisdom, I come to you for gain.
In troubled times
you’re all I need.
REFRAIN
Lord of
all redemption, you took away my sin.
My life
is nothing without you.
Lord of
all salvation, Christ came to take me in.
Your holy
Word I know is true
REFRAIN
Lord,
of all glorious hope, I give my all to you.
My hope
is founded on your Word.
Lord of
almighty strength, my life each day renew.
My hope
is founded on your Word.
REFRAIN
PSALM 119:89-96
O Lord, Your Word Guides Us at Each Life’s Stage
O Lord, your Word guides us at each life’s stage.
It always endures.
Your faithfulness extends to every age
It will never change.
Your Word reflects your perfect will.
Your Word is my command.
O Lord, your Word restores my health and joy.
It is my delight.
Through all my life your words I will employ
I am yours! Save me!
Your Word reflects your perfect will.
Your Word is my command.
O Lord, your Word, by your decree, endures.
Like the earth you made.
For our salvation you have made secure
By the Son you sent.
Your Word reflects your perfect will.
Your Word is my command.
The steady course of nature, as we see
it in the regulation of day and night is but a reflection of the unchangeableness of God’s Word and the certainty of
its truths. It is there to steady us through all the ups and downs of life.
PSALM 119:97-104
Upon Your Word I Daily Dwell
Upon your Word I daily dwell.
As my life’s guide it makes me wise
The way to heaven it tells so well
For all my needs it satisfies.
Your Words are music to my ears.
How sweet they have been to my taste.
I’ve tried to keep them all my years.
When I failed Christ my sins erased
My feet I’ve kept upon your path
All evil, Lord, I will reject
Your Word is vital to my faith
It keeps my actions well in check
Obediently I follow you
Your Word has taught me well indeed
When every day I it review
It satisfies my every need.
All true wisdom is from God. Make a conscious effort to not only read but also live God’s Word.
It is truly a guide for daily living and eternal life.
PSALM 119:105-112
O Lord, We Walk by Sight
O Lord, we walk by sight and have no fear.
Your Word is our true light.
This dark and evil world makes all things drear.
Your Word makes all things bright.
O LORD, ACCEPT OUR GRATEFUL THANKS
AND TEACH US YOUR DESIRE.
When enemies set up a trap for me
I’ll turn not to their way.
A joyous treasure in your Word I see
Which Word I will obey.
REFRAIN
Determined, Lord, I am to follow you
Your Word is the true way.
Make me open, O Lord, your will to do.
I promise to obey..
REFRAIN
O Lord, as I approach my pending death
Your Word removes all tears.
In faith I’ll live until my dying breath
And heav’nly light appears.
REFRAIN
What a dark place the world would be without
the light of God’s Word. Though afflicted by enemies without and fears
within, we walk by God’s Word which strengthen us. Thus we offer our grateful
thanks.
PSALM 119:113-120
The Lord is My Refuge, He is My Shield
The Lord is my refuge, he is my shield.
His promise gives me hope.
When to his Word my life I yield
With all things I can cope.
BE GONE YOU EVIL-MINDED ONES
THE LORD IS ON MY SIDE
The Lord, my protector, ne’er fails to give
A safe place from my foes.
His promise is to let me live
So in me his Word grows.
REFRAIN
When all sin and evil rule with great might
And we begin to doubt
God’s purposes are always right.
They make me more devout.
REFRAIN
A joy-filled life with you awaits heaven
We love your kingdom, Lord.
Your love ne’er fails to us be given
You are true to your Word.
REFRAIN
While sinful thoughts and temptations assail
us, God’s Word gives us the strength to resist. That Word also assures
us of his protection from all evil foes. Daily renewal of these promises is needed to keep them fresh.
PSALM 119:121-128
Lord, You Have Shown Your Love for Me.
Lord, you have shown your love for me.
You’ve blessed me with eternity.
Give me the understanding to
Show forth your love in all I do.
Teach me your laws that show the way
To live and only you obey.
Though I have strayed from your decree
You sent your Son to make me free.
I struggle each and every day
With enemies that test my will
To keep your Word and walk your way
I’m grateful that you love me still.
Lord, leave me not in misery.
My foes are want to do me ill.
Just let me live in harmony
And hear your Word and it fulfill.
David’s
prayer is for God’s intervention in the case of his enemies who oppose him. Then
asks for instructions in the way he is to live.
PSALM 119:129-136
Look Down in Love, Lord, on Me
Look down in love, Lord, on me
And teach me all your ways.
Your plans, Lord, are clear to see.
I’ll keep them all my days.
May your Word guide me that I
May live for you therein.
You, my soul, did purify
I’ll not give in to sin.
Rescue me from evil ways
You only I’ll obey
Glory be to you and praise
You took my sins away.
Come now have mercy on me
In Christ you showed your love
From all sin he’s made me free
To live with you above.
The wonderful nature of God’s Word
is that it is so clear and understandable. It sheds light on all we need to know
about how to live life here and how to reach eternity.
PSALM 119:137-144
Lord, Your Word Assures Me of Your Love
Lord, your Word assures me of your love.
Though I stray from you, you’re good to me.
Salvation comes from you above
From sin’s distress you have set us free.
We praise your name
Let justice reign
We now proclaim
From you we came
Your promises, Lord, I love them all
What you do with me is always just
You gave your laws to prevent my fall
Therefore in you I’ll put all my trust.
We praise your name
Let justice reign
We now proclaim
From you we came
While trouble and distress come to me
In your Word I find my comfort still.
How wonderful is that victory
That Jesus won on Calvary’s hill
We praise your name
Let justice reign
We now proclaim
From you we came
PSALM 119:145-152
Within My Heart I Long for You
Within my heart I long for you
Help me your ways, Lord, to pursue
O Lord, answer me;
Make me ever free.
From early youth I knew of you.
Your will, O Lord, I want to do.
O Lord, answer me;
Make me ever free.
Each morning when before I rise
My prayers rise up to the skies.
O Lord, answer me;
Make me ever free.
And when at night I lie awake
Your Word, Lord, I will not forsake
O Lord, answer me;
Make me ever free.
All your commands are based on truth.
I’ve known them from my days of youth
O Lord, answer me;
Make me ever free.
Your love for me will never change
My life for death you did exchange.
O Lord, answer me;
Make me ever free.
David turns to the Lord in prayer first
thing in the morning and even in the middle of the night. He urgently asks God
to answer him as he testifies to the truth that every Word of God is true.
PSALM 119: 153-160
Lord, Rescue Me; Preserve My life
Lord, rescue me; preserve my life.
Your laws I love to keep.
My Jesus comes to end all strife
When I’m in sin too deep.
Preserve my life from sin’s attack
Your laws I love to keep.
Your Word for me does nothing lack.
With it I do not weep.
From all suff’ring my Savior be.
Your laws I love to keep.
Angels you send to watch o’er me.
Keep me safe as I sleep
PSALM 119: 161-168
Your Word I love to Study, Lord.
Your Word I love to study, Lord.
It is a great treasure to me.
It tells how I am restored
By Jesus’ death on Calvary.
Great peace of mind comes from your Word.
Your salvation it has revealed.
And from that Word your love is poured
From all sins we are now healed.
From all falsehood I turn away.
I love to keep what you reveal.
When Jesus rose on Easter day
Upon my heart you placed your seal.
Now I’m filled with great elation.
God has promised heaven to me.
Let us join in celebration
Of when we’re
in his company.
PSALM 119: 169-176
My Prayer Ascends to You, O Lord.
My prayer ascends to you, O Lord.
My lips are filled with wondrous praise.
My tongue sings of your mighty Word
Glory and praise are yours always.
With wisdom, Lord, fill me this day.
That I delight to keep your Laws.
They’re good for me; they show the way.
They lead me from all human flaws.
Your helping hand is there for me.
Whene’er I fall you lift me up.
You saved my life that I may see
Christ came to fill my empty cup.
Your love indeed has rescued me
Salvation came from you alone.
When Jesus died on Calvary
You sealed my life; I am your own.
How
delightful it is to spend time in God’s Word and find in it God’s helping hand.
What a privilege to open one’s heart and soul to praise him for all he has done, and know that because of Jesus
we are his and his alone.
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