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Psalm 19

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Arise My Soul

1 The heav'ns above declare

the glory of our God; 

And what his hands have made

The skies proclaim abroad. 

2 Day after day they pour forth speech 

Day after day they pour forth speech 

And night by night their knowledge teach. 

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3 There is no language use

or any spoken word; 

No sound is made by them 

And yet their voice is heard. 

4 Throughout the world their voice resounds

Throughout the world their voice resounds

Their words to earth's remotest bounds. 

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In heav'n God pitched a tent, 

a dwelling for the sun, 

5 which like a bridegroom comes

or strong man keen to run

6 Its course from east to west complete - 

Its course from east to west complete - 

There's nothing hidden from its heat.  

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7 The perfect law of God 

Revives the soul of man' 

His statutes which are sure

Make wise the simple one. 

8 The precepts of the LORD are right 

The precepts of the LORD are right 

and fill the heart with great delight. 

God's radiant commands

shed light on what we see; 

9 The fear of God is pure

and lasts eternally.  

The standards of the LORD express

The standards of the LORD express 

His perfect truth and righteousness. 

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10 Of far more worth than gold - 

than much pure gold - they are; 

Than honey from the comb, 

Than honey sweeter far. 

11 They warn the servant of the LORD

They warn the servant of the LORD; 

In keeping them is great reward.  

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12 Who can discern his faults? 

Forgive my hidden sin. 

13 Keep me from wilful deeds; 

May they not rule within. 

And then I shall be free from blame

And guiltless of transgression's shame. 

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14 LORD, let the words I speak 

Be pleasing in your sight, 

And may my inmost thoughts

Be in your judgment right.  

O LORD, you are a Rock to me; 

O LORD, you are a Rock to me; 

You have redeemed and set me free.

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lyrics from 'Sing Psalms'. Copyright Free Church of Scotland

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