Princes have persecuted me, Although no cause they saw

Princes have persecuted me, Although no cause they saw

Tune: SOUTHWOLD (Gauntlett)
Published in 6 hymnals

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161 Princes have persecuted me,
although no cause they saw:
But still of thy most holy word
my heart doth stand in awe.
162 I at thy word rejoice, as one
of spoil that finds great store.
163 Thy law I love; but lying all
I hate and do abhor.

164 Sev'n times a-day it is my care
to give due praise to thee;
Because of all thy judgments, Lord,
which righteous ever be.
165 Great peace have they who love thy law;
offense they shall have none.
166 I hoped for thy salvation, Lord,
and thy commands have done.

167 My soul thy testimonies pure
observèd carefully;
On them my heart is set, and them
I love exceedingly.
168 Thy testimonies and thy laws
I kept with special care;
For all my works and ways each one
before thee open are.

Source: Foundations Psalter: 1650 Scottish Psalter #119-21

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First Line: Princes have persecuted me, Although no cause they saw
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Copyright: Public Domain

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Foundations Psalter #119-21

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #P119v

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