OH that Thy statutes every hour

OH that Thy statutes every hour Might dwell upon my mind! Thence I derive a quickening power, And daily peace I find.

To meditate Thy precepts, Lord, Shall be my sweet employ; My soul shall ne'er forget Thy word; Thy word is all my joy.

How would I run in Thy commands, From sin and Satan's hateful chains, And set my feet at largo!

My lips with courage shall declare Thy statutes and Thy name; I'll speak Thy word though kings should hear, Nor yield to sinful shame.