Hymn 92

I Hate the Thoughts of Vanity

Verse 1

I hate the thoughts of vanity but I do love Thy law.

Thou art my shield and hiding place;

I on Thy word rely.

All ye who evildoers are, from me depart away;

Because the precepts of my God

I purpose to obey.

Verse 2

Uphold and strengthen me according to

Thy faithful word;

That I may live and of Thy hope,

may never be ashamed.

O, hold me safe, and ever in

Thy will let me delight;

That for the statutes of my God

I may have deep respect.

Last Verse

My God will set at naught all those who

from His precepts stray;

For their own lies are all in vain,

and they themselves deceive.

For all the wicked of the earth are counted but as dross;

And therefore do I love Thy law

and testimonies pure.