847. Lord, make your word my rule

Author: Christopher Wordsworth 1807-85

Lord, make your word my rule,
in it may I rejoice;
your glory be my aim,
your holy will, my choice.

2. Your promises my hope,
your providence my guard;
your arm my strong support,
yourself my great reward.

Scriptures: Psalms 12, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, Romans 12:2, Psalms 119:74, Philippians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Peter 4:11, 2 Peter 1:4, Colossians 4:12, Psalms 119:114, Hebrews 10:36, Jeremiah 15:16, 2 Peter 3:13, Deuteronomy 17:18-20, Joshua 1:8, Micah 2:7, Psalms 119:162, Ephesians 5:17, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Joshua 1:6-9, Psalms 44:3, Psalms 89:21, Hebrews 6:11-12