Psalm 119 — Version 13 — Part 13

VAIN and futile are the thoughts

7 7. 7 7 (verses 113-120)

VAIN and futile are the thoughts Of this present, passing world, But the depths of glorious Truth Are within God’s Word unfurled.

Here the Saviour’s finished work Is to thirsting souls revealed: Calvary’s atoning love— Only hiding-place and shield.

Hold me, Lord, that I may give All my hours and days to Thee, Unensnared by godless minds, Kept from subtle errors free.

High and holy, Lord, art Thou! Thus my heart is prone to fear When I contemplate the dawn When as Judge Thou shalt appear.

O, forgive and cleanse away All my falsehood, all my sin; Thou my hiding-place divine— Happy is the soul within!