English poem
Nineteenth PART. KOPH
by John Barnard (1815–1882)
With my whole Heart I cry'd, hear me; O Lord; thy Statutes I'll obey. To Thee I cry'd, save me; that I May keep thy Testimony's Way. Before the dawning Light I cry'd; Thy Promise did me Hope afford. Mine Eyes prevent the Watch that I, May meditate upon thy Word. My Voice, in Loving-kindness, hear; Lord, in thy Word revive my Heart. Who follow Mischief near approach; They from thy Laws far off depart. But, O Iehovah, thou art near; All thy Commands, as Truth, endure. As for thy Word, I know of old, Thou hast it fix'd forever sure.