Psalm CXIX. First Part. Com. Met. The happiness of a virtuous life

How bless'd are they who always keep The pure and perfect way! Who never from the sacred paths Of God's commandments stray!

How bless'd who to his righteous laws Have still obedient been! And have with humble servent zeal His favour sought to win!

Such men their utmost caution use To shun each wicked deed, But in the path which he directs With constant care proceed.

Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us, Lord To learn thy sacred will, And all our diligence employ Thy statutes to fulfil.

O then, that thy most holy will Might o'er our ways preside; And we the course of all our life, By thy direction guide!

Then with assurance should we walk From all confusion free, Convinc'd, with joy, that all our ways With thy commands agree.