Profession of Sincerity, Repentance, and Obedience

Thou art my portion, Oh my God!

Soon as I know Thy way,

My heart makes haste t' obey Thy word,

And suffers no delay.

I choose the path of heavenly truth,

And glory in my choice;

Not all the riches of the earth

Could make me so rejoice.

The testimonies of Thy grace

I set before mine eyes:

Thence I derive my daily strength,

And there my comfort lies.

Whene'er I wander from Thy path,

I think upon my ways;

Then turn my feet to Thy commands,

And trust Thy pardoning grace.

Now I am Thine, for ever Thine:

O save Thy servant, Lord!

Thou art my shield, my hiding-place;

My hope is in Thy word.

Thou hast inclined this heart of mine

Thy statutes to fulfil;

And thus till mortal life shall end

Would I perform Thy will.