203. God's perfect law converts the soul

1 God's perfect law converts the soul,
Reclaims from false desires;
With sacred wisdom his sure word
The ignorant inspires.

2 The statutes of the Lord are just,
And bring sincere delight;
His pure commands of living truth
Assist the feeblest sight.

3 His perfect worship here is fixed,
On sure foundations laid;
His equal laws are in the scales
Of truth and justice weighed;

4 Of more esteem than golden mines,
Or gold refined with skill;
More sweet than honey, or the drops
That from the comb distill.

5 My trusty counselors they are,
And friendly warning give;
Divine rewards attend on those
Who by thy precepts live.

Text Information
First Line: God's perfect law converts the soul
Author: Anon.
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Law of God
Tune Information
Name: LITCHFIELD
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: C.M.
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #120, 70, or 114.



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