Henry Purcell: Thy word is a lantern


Thy word is a lantern unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
I have sworn, and am steadfastly purposed to keep thy righteous judgements.
I am troubled above measure: Quicken me, O Lord, according to thy word.
Let the freewill offerings of my mouth please thee O Lord, and teach me thy judgements.
The ungodly have laid a snare for me, but yet I swerved not from thy commandments.
Thy testimonies have I claim’d as mine heritage for ever:
And why? They are the very joy of my heart. Alleluia.

Psalm 119 vv 105-108 110-111