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The wonderful Formation of Man

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #263 (1786) Topics: Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity; Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity First Line: 'Twas from thy hand, my God, I came Lyrics: 1 'Twas from thy hand, my God, I came, A work of such a curious frame; In me thy fearful wonders shine, And each proclaims thy skill divine. 2 Thine eyes could all my limbs survey, Which yet in dark confusion lay: Thou saw'st the daily growth they took, Form'd by the model of thy book. 3 By thee my growing parts were nam'd, And what thy sovereign counsels fram'd, The breathing lungs, the beating heart, Was copy'd with unerring art. 4 At last to shew my Maker's name, God stamp'd his image on my frame, And in some unknown moment join'd The finish'd members of the mind. 5 There the young seeds of thought began And all the passions of the man, Great God, our infant nature pays Immortal tribute to thy praise. Pause. 6 Lord, since in my advancing age I've acted on life's busy stage, Thy thoughts of love to me surmount The power of numbers to recount. 7 I could survey the ocean o'er, And count each sand that makes the shore, Before my swiftest thoughts could trace The numerous wonders of thy grace. 8 These on my heart are still imprest, With these I give my eyes to rest; And at my waking hour I find God and his love possess my mind. Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English

The wonderful Formation of Man

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #263 (1787) Topics: Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity; Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity First Line: 'Twas from thy hand, my God, I came Lyrics: 1 'Twas from thy hand, my God, I came, A work of such a curious frame; In me thy fearful wonders shine, And each proclaims thy skill divine. 2 Thine eyes could all my limbs survey, Which yet in dark confusion lay: Thou saw'st the daily growth they took, Form'd by the model of thy book. 3 By thee my growing parts were nam'd, And what thy sovereign counsels fram'd, The breathing lungs, the beating heart, Was copy'd with unerring art. 4 At last to shew my Maker's name, God stamp'd his Image on my frame, And in some unknown moment join'd The finish'd members of the mind. 5 There the young seeds of thought began And all the passions of the man, Great God, our infant nature pays Immortal tribute to thy praise. Pause. 6 Lord, since in my advancing age I've acted on life's busy stage, Thy thoughts of love to me surmount The power of numbers to recount. 7 I could survey the ocean o'er, And count each sand that makes the shore, Before my swiftest thoughts could trace The numerous wonders of thy grace. 8 These on my heart are still imprest, With these I give my eyes to rest; And at my waking hour I find God and his love possess my mind. Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English

God is every where

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #265 (1786) Topics: Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity; Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity First Line: In all my vast concerns with thee Lyrics: 1 In all my vast concerns with thee, In vain my soul would try To shun thy presence, Lord, or flee The notice of thine eye. 2 Thy all-surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, My public walks, my private ways, And secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord Before they’re form'd within; And ere my lips pronounce the word, He knows the sense I mean. 4 Oh wondrous knowledge, deep and high; Where can a creature hide? Within thy circling arms I lie, Enclos'd on every side. 5 So let thy grace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard my soul from every ill, Secur'd by sovereign love. Pause. 6 Lord, where shall guilty souls retire Forgotten and unknown? In hell they meet thy dreadful fire, In heaven thy glorious throne. 7 Should I suppress my vital breath To ’scape the wrath divine, Thy voice would break the bars of death, And make the grave resign. 8 If wing'd with beams of morning-light I fly beyond the west, Thy hand, which must support my flight, Would soon betray my rest. 9 If o’er my sins I think to draw The curtains of the night, Those flaming eyes that guard thy law Would turn the shades to light. 10 The beams of moon, the midnight-hour Are both alike to thee: Oh may I ne’er provoke that power From which I cannot flee. Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English

God is every where

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #265 (1787) Topics: Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity; Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity First Line: In all my vast concerns with thee Lyrics: 1 In all my vast concerns with thee, In vain my soul would try To shun thy presence, Lord, or flee The notice of thine eye. 2 Thy all-surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, My public walks, my private ways, And secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord Before they’re form'd within; And ere my lips pronounce the word, He knows the sense I mean. 4 Oh wondrous knowledge, deep and high; Where can a creature hide? Within thy circling arms I lie, Enclos'd on every side. 5 So let thy grace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard my soul from every ill, Secur'd by sovereign love. Pause. 6 Lord, where shall guilty souls retire Forgotten and unknown? In hell they meet thy dreadful fire, In heaven thy glorious throne. 7 Should I suppress my vital breath To ’scape the wrath divine, Thy voice would break the bars of death, And make the grave resign. 8 If wing'd with beams of morning-light I fly beyond the west, Thy hand, which must support my flight, Would soon betray my rest. 9 If o’er my sins I think to draw The curtains of the night, Those flaming eyes that guard thy law Would turn the shades to light. 10 The beams of moon, the midnight-hour Are both alike to thee: Oh may I ne’er provoke that power From which I cannot flee. Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English

The Wisdom of God in the Formation of Man

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #266a (1786) Topics: Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity; Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity First Line: When I with pleasing wonder stand Lyrics: 1 When I with pleasing wonder stand, And all my frame survey, Lord, 'tis thy work; I own thy hand Thus built my humble clay. 2 Thy hand my heart and reins possest Where unborn nature grew; Thy wisdom all my features trac'd, And all my members drew. 3 Thine eye with nicest care survey'd The growth of every part; Till the whole scheme thy thoughts had laid Was copy'd by thy art. 4 Heaven, earth, and sea, and fire and wind Shew me thy wondrous skill; But I review myself, and find Diviner wonders still. 5 Thy awful glories round me shine, My flesh proclaims thy praise; Lord, to thy works of nature join Thy miracles of grace. Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English

The Mercies of God innumerable (An Evening Psalm)

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #266b (1786) Topics: Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity; Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity First Line: Lord, when I count thy mercies o'er Lyrics: 1 Lord, when I count thy mercies o'er, They strike me with surprise; Not all the sands that spread the shore, To equal numbers rise. 2 My flesh with fear and wonder stands, The product of thy skill, And hourly blessings from thy hands Thy thoughts of love reveal. 3 These on my heart by night I keep; How kind, how dear to me! Oh may the hour that ends my sleep Still find my thoughts with thee. Scripture: Psalm 139:14 Languages: English

The Wisdom of God in the formation of Man

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #266a (1787) Topics: Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity; Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity First Line: When I with pleasing wonder stand Lyrics: 1 When I with pleasing wonder stand, And all my frame survey, Lord, tis thy work; I own thy hand Thus built my humble clay. 2 Thy hand my heart and reins possest Where unborn nature grew; Thy wisdom all my features trac'd, And all my members drew. 3 Thine eye with nicest care survey'd The growth of every part; Till the whole scheme thy thoughts had laid Was copy'd by thy art. 4 Heaven, earth, and sea, and fire and wind Shew me thy wondrous skill; But I review myself, and find Diviner wonders still. 5 Thy awful glories round me shine, My flesh proclaims thy praise; Lord, to thy works of nature join Thy miracles of grace. Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English

The Mercies of God innumerable (An Evening Psalm)

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #266b (1787) Topics: Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity; Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity First Line: Lord, when I count thy mercies o'er Lyrics: 1 Lord, when I count thy mercies o'er, They strike me with surprise; Not all the sands that spread the shore, To equal numbers rise. 2 My flesh with fear and wonder stands, The product of thy skill, And hourly blessings from thy hands Thy thoughts of love reveal. 3 These on my heart by night I keep; How kind, how dear to me! Oh may the hour that ends my sleep Still find my thoughts with thee. Scripture: Psalm 139:17-18 Languages: English

Sincerity profest, And Grace try'd; or, The Heart-searching God

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #258 (1740) Topics: Appeal to God concerning our sincerity; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity First Line: My GOD, what inward Grief I feel Lyrics: 1 My GOD, what inward Grief I feel When impious Men transgress thy Will! I mourn to hear their Lips profane Take thy tremendous Name in vain. 2 Does not my Soul detest and hate The Sons of Malice and Deceit? Those that oppose thy Laws and Thee, I count them Enemies to me. 3 Lord, search my Soul, try ev'ry Thought; Though my own Heart accuse me not Of walking in a false Disguise, I beg the Trial of thine Eyes. 4 Doth secret Mischief lurk within? Do I indulge some unknown Sin? O turn my Feet whene'er I stray, And lead me in thy perfect Way. Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English

Sincerity and truth

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CLXVII (1799) Topics: Sincerity; Truth and sincerity; Sincerity; Truth and sincerity First Line: Let those who bear the Christian name Lyrics: 1 Let those who bear the Christian name Their holy vows fulfil: The saints, the followers of the lamb, Are men of honor still. 2 True to the solemn oaths they take, Tho' to their hurt they swear: Constant and just to all they speak, For God and angels hear. 3 Still with their lips their hearts agree, Nor flattering words devise: They know the God of truth can see Thro' every false disguise. 4 From all deceit they swiftly fly, What ever shape it wears, They love the truth--and when they die, Eternal life is theirs. 5 Lo! from afar the Lord descends, And brings the judgment down; He bids his saints, his faithful friends, Rise and possess their crown. 6 While satan trembles at the sight, And devils wish to die, Where will the faithless hypocrite And guilty liar fly? Scripture: Philippians 4:8 Languages: English