1.

Of Jesus’ laws I with joy will sing;
They’re precious gifts unto us from our King.
They bring us wisdom and peace of heart;
And glory eternal these laws impart.

2.

With joyful heart I will thank the Lord
For every law in His lifegiving Word.
Upon this rock I my house will build;
In life’s tribulations it will not yield.

3.

To Jesus’ laws I stretch forth my hands;
Like precious diamonds are all His commands—
A string of jewels of countless worth,
Descending from heaven to us on earth.
(Ps. 119:48)

4.

A “Jacob’s ladder” to heaven goes;
The rungs are laws God upon us bestows.
O let us all up this ladder run,
For there at the top is God’s own dear Son.
(1 Tim. 6:11-14)

5.

To cry out “Bondage!” to Jesus’ laws
Is mocking God and opposing His cause.
’Tis through these laws Jesus gives us life,
Thus bringing an end to all splits and strife.
(1 Tim 1:3-6 | Matt. 28:20 | Heb. 5:9)

Written in 1936 by Aksel J. Smith (published in 1937)Composed by Rudolf SchwaigerText and melody © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ F