Psalm 119:49-72
49Remember your word to your servant, *
because you have given me hope.
50This is my comfort in my trouble, *
that your promise gives me life.
51The proud have derided me cruelly, *
but I have not turned from your law.
52When I remember your judgments of old, *
O LORD, I take great confort.
53I am filled with a burning rage, *
because of the wicked who forsake your law.
54Your statutes have been like songs to me *
wherever I have lived as a stranger.
55I remember your Name in the night, O LORD, *
and dwell upon your law.
56This is how it has been with me, *
because I have kept your commandments.
Heth Portio mea, Domine
57You only are my portion, O LORD; *
I have promised to keep your words.
58I entreat you with all my heart, *
be merciful to me according to your promise.
59I have considered my ways *
and turned my feet toward your decrees.
60I hasten and do not tarry *
to keep your commandments.
61Though the cords of the wicked entangle me, *
I do not forget your law.
62At midnight I will rise to give you thanks, *
because of your righteous judgments.
63I am a companion of all who fear you *
and of those who keep your commandments.
64The earth, O LORD, is full of your love; *
instruct me in your statutes.
Teth Bonitatem fecisti
65O LORD, you have dealt graciously with your servant, *
according to your word.
66Teach me discernment and knowledge, *
for I have believed in your commandments.
67Before I was afflicted I went astray, *
but now I keep your word.
68You are good and you bring forth good; *
instruct me in your statutes.
69The proud have smeared me with lies, *
but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart.
70Their heart is gross and fat, *
but my delight is in your law.
71It is good for me that I have been afflicted, *
that I might learn your statutes.
72The law of your mouth is dearer to me *
than thousands in gold and silver.
A Prayer of General Thanksgiving
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
