027) The Second Part.

The Second Part.

7 God’s perfect law converts the soul, reclaims from false desires; With sacred wisdom his sure word the ignorant inspires.

8 The statutes of the Lord are just, and bring sincere delight; His pure commands, in search of truth, assist the feeblest sight.

9 His perfect worship here is fixed, on sure foundations laid; His equal laws are in the scales of truth and justice weighed.

10 Of more esteem than golden mines, or gold refined with skill;

More sweet than honey, or the drops that from the comb distil.

11 My trusty counselors they are, and friendly warnings give;

Divine rewards attend on those who by thy precepts live.

12 But what frail man observes how oft he does from virtue fall?

O cleanse me from my secret faults, thou God that know’st them all.

13 Let no presumptuous sin, O Lord, dominion have o’er me;

That, by thy grace preserved, I may the great transgression flee.

14 So shall my pray’r and praises be with thy acceptance blest; And I, secure on thy defense, my strength and Savior, rest.

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