04/17/2026
Thy Word (A Prayer from Psalms 119)
(by Keith Hamilton)
Oh, my Lord, my God and Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. How frail and weak I am to magnify thy word as truly you deserve. Words fail me and seem useless to describe how great thy word is. Who am I and my fellow man that you would speak such wonders for us to consider.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (v. 105)
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. (v. 130)
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. (v. 9)
My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. (v. 25)
My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. (v. 28)
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. (v. 42)
Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. (v. 65)
They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word. (v. 74)
My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. (v. 81)
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (v. 11)
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. (v. 101)
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. (v. 133)
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. (v. 114)
Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. (v. 140)
Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. (v. 160)
For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. (v. 89)
Truly, oh Lord, my soul longs for the day when we are gathered to your house that we may sit at the feast you have prepared and hear thy word. Thank you for thy word. In all things by Christ’s name. Amen.
