Lord, I have made Thy word my choice
by Isaac Watts (1674–1748)
Representative text
As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 273.
Verse 1
Lord, I have made Thy word my choice, My lasting heritage; There shall my noblest pow’rs rejoice, My warmest thoughts engage.
Verse 2
I’ll read the histories of Thy love, And keep Thy laws in sight; While through Thy promises I rove, With ever fresh delight.
Verse 3
In this broad land of wealth unknown, Where springs of life arise, Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, And hidden glory lies.
Verse 4
The best relief that mourners have, It makes our sorrows blest; Our fairest hope beyond the grave, And our eternal rest.