Psalm 19

Helen Otte, 1987

1. The spacious heavens tell
   The glory of the LORD;
   He skies his work proclaim.
   Each day and night is heard
   Their voice in all the earth;
   They glorify God’s name.
   Each day the mighty sun
   Rejoices in its run,
   Arising in the morning-
   A bridegroom coming forth,
   A runner on the course-
   Bright shining in its glory.
   
2. God’s perfect law is good,
   For it revives the soul
   And makes the simple wise.
   The precepts of the LORD
   Give joy unto the heart
   And light unto the eyes.
   All God’s commands are sure-
   The fear of God is pure,
   Forevermore enduring-
   More precious the pure gold
   Or honey from the comb;
   To keep them is rewarding.
   
3. Who can discern their wrongs?
   Forgive my hidden faults.
   Keep me from willful sins.
   May they not rule my life;
   Then I will blameless be,
   Not guilty of great sin.
   All of these words and thoughts,
   Reflections of my heart,
   In praise to you I offer.
   May this, my sacrifice,
   Be pleasing in your sight,
   My Rock and my Redeemer.