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Practical Atheism exposed; or, the Being and Attributes of God asserted

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #64b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none. 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heavens' created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day Where clouds can never rise. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-2 Languages: English

Practical Atheism exposed; or, the Being and Attributes of God asserted

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #64b (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none. 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heaven's created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day Where clouds can never rise. Scripture: Psalm 36:9 Languages: English

Practical Atheism exposed; or, the Being and Attributes of God asserted

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.) #70 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none. 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgements are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heavens' created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day Where clouds can never rise. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-2 Languages: English

Practical Atheism exposed; or, the Being and Attributes of God asserted

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #70 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none. 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgements are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heavens' created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day Where clouds can never rise. Scripture: Psalm 36:9 Languages: English

Practical Atheism expos'd; or, The Being and Attributes of God asserted

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #65b (1740) Topics: Attributes of God First Line: While Men grow bold in wicked Ways Lyrics: 1 While Men grow bold in wicked Ways, And yet a GOD they own, My Heart within me often says, "Their Thoughts believe there's none." 2 Their Thoughts and Ways at once declare, (Whate'er their Lips profess) GOD hath no Wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his Grace. 3 What strange Self-flatt'ry blinds their Eyes! But there's a hast'ning Hour, When they shall see with sore Surprize The Terrors of thy Pow'r. 4 Thy Justice shall maintain its Throne, Tho' Mountains melt away; Thy Judgments are a World unknown, A deep, unfathom'd Sea. 5 Above the Heav'n's created Rounds, Thy Mercies, Lord, extend; Thy Truth out-lives the narrow Bounds Where Time and Nature end. 6 Safety to Man thy Goodness brings, Nor overlooks the Beast; Beneath the Shadow of thy Wings Thy Children chuse to rest. 7 [From Thee, when Creature-Streams run low. And mortal Comforts die, Perpetual Springs of Life shall flow, And raise our Pleasures high. 8 Tho' all created Light decay, And Death close up our Eyes, Thy Presence makes eternal Day, Where Clouds can never rise.] Scripture: Psalm 36:1-9 Languages: English

The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #64a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share; The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9 Languages: English

The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #64a (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share; The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9 Languages: English

The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #65 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics: 1 When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear before his eyes. 2 [He walks awhile conceal'd In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, Expose his hateful name.] 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil; He sets his heart, and hand, and head To practise all that's ill. 5 But there's a dreadful God, Tho' men renounce his fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell; Deep as the sea his judgments lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7 Languages: English

The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #65 (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics: 1 When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear before his eyes. 2 [He walks awhile conceal'd In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, Expose his hateful name.] 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil; He sets his heart, and hand, and head To practise all that's ill. 5 But ther's a dreadful God, Tho' men renounce his fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell; Deep as the sea his judgments lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7 Languages: English

The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

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.) #69 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgements are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share; The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9 Languages: English

The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #69 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgements are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share; The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9 Languages: English

The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

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.) #71 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics: 1 When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear before his eyes. 2 [He walks awhile conceal'd In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, Expose his hateful name.] 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil; He sets his heart, and hand, and head To practise all that's ill. 5 But there's a dreadful God, Tho' men renounce his fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell; Deep as the sea his judgements lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7 Languages: English

The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #71 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics: 1 When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear before his eyes. 2 [He walks awhile conceal'd In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, Expose his hateful name.] 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil; He sets his heart, and hand, and head To practise all that's ill. 5 But there's a dreadful God, Tho' men renounce his fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell; Deep as the sea his judgements lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7 Languages: English

Great God! thine attributes divine

Author: Jervis Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (10th ed.) #133 (1833) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Attributes of God our confidence; The Attributes of God our Confidence Languages: English

The Divine Nature, Providence, and Grace

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #259 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise Our hearts and voices in his praise; His nature and his works invite To make this duty our delight. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And gathers nations to his name; His mercy melts the stubborn soul, And makes the broken spirit whole. 3 He form'd the stars, those heav'nly flames, He counts their numbers, calls their names, His sovereign wisdom knows no bound, A deep where all great thoughts are drown'd. 4 Great is the Lord, and great his might; And all his glories infinite: He crowns the meek, rewards the just, And treads the wicked to the dust. Pause. 5 Sing to the Lord, exalt him high, Who spreads his clouds around the sky; There he prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets the drops descend in vain. 6 He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smiling fields with corn; The beasts with food his hands supply, And feeds the ravens when they cry. 7 What is the creature's skill or force? The vigorous man, the warlike horse, The sprightly wit, the active limb All are too mean delights for him. 8 But saints are lovely in his sight; He views his children with delight; He sees their hope, he knows their fear, And finds and loves his image there. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English

The Divine Nature, Providence, and Grace

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #259 (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise Our hearts and voices in his praise; His nature and his works invite To make this duty our delight. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And gathers nations to his name; His mercy melts the stubborn soul, And makes the broken spirit whole. 3 He form'd the stars, those heav'nly flames, He counts their numbers, calls their names, His sovereign wisdom knows no bound, A deep where all great thoughts are drown'd. 4 Great is the Lord, and great his might; And all his glories infinite: He crowns the meek, rewards the just, And treads the wicked to the dust. Pause. 5 Sing to the Lord, exalt him high, Who spreads his clouds around the sky; There he prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets the drops descend in vain. 6 He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smiling fields with corn; The beasts with food his hands supply, And feeds the ravens when they cry. 7 What is the creature's skill or force? The vigorous man, the warlike horse, The sprightly wit, the active limb All are too mean delights for him. 8 But saints are lovely in his sight; He views his children with delight; He sees their hope, he knows their fear, And finds and loves his image there. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English

Summer and Winter

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #260 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Let Zion praise the mighty God Lyrics: 1 Let Zion praise thy mighty God, And make his honours known abroad; For sweet the joy, our songs to raise, And glorious is the work of praise. 2 Our children live secure and blest; Our shores have peace, our cities rest; He feeds our sons with finest wheat, And adds his blessing to their meat. 3 The changing seasons he ordains, The early and the latter rains; His flakes of snow like wool he sends, And thus the springing corn defends. 4 With hoary frost he strews the ground: His hail descends with dreadful sound: The icy bands the rivers hold, And terror arms his wintry cold. 5 He bids the southern breezes blow; The ice dissolves, the waters flow: But he hath nobler works and ways To call his people to his praise. 6 Thro' all our realm his laws are shown; His gospel through the nation known; He hath not thus reveal'd his word To every land: praise ye the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English

Summer and Winter

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #260 (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Let Zion praise the mighty God Lyrics: 1 Let Zion praise thy mighty God, And make his honours known abroad; For sweet the joy, our songs to raise, And glorious is the work of praise. 2 Our children live secure and blest; Our shores have peace, our cities rest; He feeds our sons with finest wheat, And adds his blessing to their meat. 3 The changing seasons he ordains, The early and the latter rains; His flakes of snow like wool he sends, And thus the springing corn defends. 4 With hoary frost he strews the ground: His hail descends with dreadful sound: The icy bands the rivers hold, And terror arms his wintry cold. 5 He bids the southern breezes blow; The ice dissolves, the waters flow: But he hath nobler works and ways To call his people to his praise. 6 Thro' all our realm his laws are shown; His gospel through the nation known; He hath not thus reveal'd his word To every land: praise ye the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English

The Seasons of the Year

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #261a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: With songs and honours sounding loud Lyrics: 1 With songs and honuors sounding loud, Address the Lord on high; Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, And waters veil the sky. 2 He sends his showers of blessing down To cheer the plains below; He makes the grass the mountains crown, And corn in valleys grow. 3 He gives the grazing ox his meat, He hears the ravens cry; But man who tastes his finest wheat, Should raise his honours high. 4 His steady counsels change the face Of the declining year; He bids the sun cut short his race, And wintry days appear. 5 His hoary frost, his fleecy snow Descend and clothe the ground; The liquid streams forbear to flow, In icy fetters bound. 6 When from the dreadful stores on high He pours the sounding hail, The wretch that dares his God defy Shall find his courage fail. 7 He sends his word and melts the snow, The fields no longer mourn; He calls the warmer gales to blow, And bids the spring return. 8 The changing wind, the flying cloud, Obey his mighty word: With songs and honours sounding loud Praise ye the sovereign Lord. Scripture: Psalm 147:13-18 Languages: English

The Seasons of the Year

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #261a (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: With songs and honours sounding loud Lyrics: 1 With songs and honours sounding loud, Address the Lord on high; Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, And waters veil the sky. 2 He sends his showers of blessing down To cheer the plains below; He makes the grass the mountains crown, And corn in valleys grow. 3 He gives the grazing ox his meat, He hears the ravens cry; But man who tastes his finest wheat, Should raise his honours high. 4 His steady counsels change the face Of the declining year; He bids the sun cut short his race, And wintry days appear. 5 His hoary frost, his fleecy snow Descend and clothe the ground; The liquid streams forbear to flow, In icy fetters bound. 6 When from the dreadful stores on high He pours the sounding hail, The wretch that dares his God defy Shall find his courage fail. 7 He sends his word and melts the snow, The fields no longer mourn; He calls the warmer gales to blow, And bids the spring return. 8 The changing wind, the flying cloud, Obey his mighty word: With songs and honours sounding loud Praise ye the sovereign Lord. Scripture: Psalm 147:13-18 Languages: English

The Divine Nature, Providence, and Grace

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.) #276 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise Our hearts and voices in his praise; His nature and his works invite To make this duty our delight. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And gathers nations to his name; His mercy melts the stubborn soul, And makes the broken spirit whole. 3 He form'd the stars, those heav'nly flames, He counts their numbers, calls their names, His sovereign wisdom knows no bound, A deep where all great thoughts are drown'd. 4 Great is the Lord, and great his might; And all his glories infinite: He crowns the meek, rewards the just, And treads the wicked to the dust. Pause. 5 Sing to the Lord, exalt him high, Who spreads his clouds around the sky; There he prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets the drops descend in vain. 6 He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smiling fields with corn; The beasts with food his hands supply, And feeds the ravens when they cry. 7 What is the creature's skill or force? The vigorous man, the warlike horse, The sprightly wit, the active limb All are too mean delights for him. 8 But saints are lovely in his sight; He views his children with delight; He sees their hope, he knows their fear, And finds and loves his image there. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English

The Divine Nature, Providence, and Grace

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #276 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise Our hearts and voices in his praise; His nature and his works invite To make this duty our delight. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And gathers nations to his name; His mercy melts the stubborn soul, And makes the broken spirit whole. 3 He form'd the stars, those heav'nly flames, He counts their numbers, calls their names, His sovereign wisdom knows no bound, A deep where all great thoughts are drown'd. 4 Great is the Lord, and great his might; And all his glories infinite: He crowns the meek, rewards the just, And treads the wicked to the dust. Pause. 5 Sing to the Lord, exalt him high, Who spreads his clouds around the sky; There he prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets the drops descend in vain. 6 He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smiling fields with corn; The beasts with food his hands supply, And feeds the ravens when they cry. 7 What is the creature's skill or force? The vigorous man, the warlike horse, The sprightly wit, the active limb All are too mean delights for him. 8 But saints are lovely in his sight; He views his children with delight; He sees their hope, he knows their fear, And finds and loves his image there. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English

Summer and Winter

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.) #277 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Let Zion praise the mighty God Lyrics: 1 Let Zion praise thy mighty God, And make his honours known abroad; For sweet the joy, our songs to raise, And glorious is the work of praise. 2 Our children live secure and blest; Our shores have peace, our cities rest; He feeds our sons with finest wheat, And adds his blessing to their meat. 3 The changing seasons he ordains, The early and the latter rains; His flakes of snow like wool he sends, And thus the springing corn defends. 4 With hoary frost he strews the ground: His hail descends with dreadful sound: The icy bands the rivers hold, And terror arms his wintry cold. 5 He bids the southern breezes blow; The ice dissolves, the waters flow: But he hath nobler works and ways To call his people to his praise. 6 Thro' all our realm his laws are shown; His gospel through the nation known; He hath not thus reveal'd his word To every land: praise ye the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English

Summer and Winter

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #277 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Let Zion praise the mighty God Lyrics: 1 Let Zion praise thy mighty God, And make his honours known abroad; For sweet the joy, our songs to raise, And glorious is the work of praise. 2 Our children live secure and blest; Our shores have peace, our cities rest; He feeds our sons with finest wheat, And adds his blessing to their meat. 3 The changing seasons he ordains, The early and the latter rains; His flakes of snow like wool he sends, And thus the springing corn defends. 4 With hoary frost he strews the ground: His hail descends with dreadful sound: The icy bands the rivers hold, And terror arms his wintry cold. 5 He bids the southern breezes blow; The ice dissolves, the waters flow: But he hath nobler works and ways To call his people to his praise. 6 Thro' all our realm his laws are shown; His gospel through the nation known; He hath not thus reveal'd his word To every land: praise ye the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English

The Seasons of the Year

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.) #278a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: With songs and honours sounding loud Lyrics: 1 With songs and honuors sounding loud, Address the Lord on high; Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, And waters veil the sky. 2 He sends his showers of blessing down To cheer the plains below; He makes the grass the mountains crown, And corn in valleys grow. 3 He gives the grazing ox his meat, He hears the ravens cry; But man who tastes his finest wheat, Should raise his honours high. 4 His steady counsels change the face Of the declining year; He bids the sun cut short his race, And wintry days appear. 5 His hoary frost, his fleecy snow Descend and clothe the ground; The liquid streams forbear to flow, In icy fetters bound. 6 When from the dreadful stores on high He pours the sounding hail, The wretch that dares his God defy Shall find his courage fail. 7 He sends his word and melts the snow, The fields no longer mourn; He calls the warmer gales to blow, And bids the spring return. 8 The changing wind, the flying cloud, Obey his mighty word: With songs and honours sounding loud Praise ye the sovereign Lord. Scripture: Psalm 147:13-18 Languages: English

The Seasons of the Year

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #278a (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: With songs and honours sounding loud Lyrics: 1 With songs and honuors sounding loud, Address the Lord on high; Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, And waters veil the sky. 2 He sends his showers of blessing down To cheer the plains below; He makes the grass the mountains crown, And corn in valleys grow. 3 He gives the grazing ox his meat, He hears the ravens cry; But man who tastes his finest wheat, Should raise his honours high. 4 His steady counsels change the face Of the declining year; He bids the sun cut short his race, And wintry days appear. 5 His hoary frost, his fleecy snow Descend and clothe the ground; The liquid streams forbear to flow, In icy fetters bound. 6 When from the dreadful stores on high He pours the sounding hail, The wretch that dares his God defy Shall find his courage fail. 7 He sends his word and melts the snow, The fields no longer mourn; He calls the warmer gales to blow, And bids the spring return. 8 The changing wind, the flying cloud, Obey his mighty word: With songs and honours sounding loud Praise ye the sovereign Lord. Scripture: Psalm 147:7-9 Languages: English

Great God! thine attributes divine

Author: Jervis Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (6th ed.) #133 (1832) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Attributes of God our confidence Languages: English

The Wisdom of God in his Works

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #197 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong To my almighty God; He has my heart and he my tongue To spread his name abroad. 2 How great the works his hands has wrought! How glorious in our sight! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame! How wise th' eternal mind! His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his covenant sure; The orders that his lips pronounce, To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name? 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill! And he's the wisest of our race That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English

The Wisdom of God in his Works

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #197 (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong To my almighty God; He has my heart and he my tongue To spread his name abroad. 2 How great the works his hands has wrought! How glorious in our sight! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame! How wise th' eternal mind! His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his covenant sure: The orders that his lips pronounce, To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name? 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill And he's the wisest of our race That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English

The Perfections of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #198a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might Demand our noblest songs; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, He gives his children food; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his covenant sure; Holy and reverend is his name, His ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise, Must with his fear begin; Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

The Perfections of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #198a (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might Demand our noblest songs; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, He gives his children food; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his covenant sure; Holy and reverend is his name, His ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise, Must with his fear begin; Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

The Wisdom of God in his Works

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.) #209b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong To my almighty God; He has my heart and he my tongue To spread his name abroad. 2 How great the works his hands has wrought! How glorious in our sight! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame! How wise th' eternal mind! His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his covenant sure; The orders that his lips pronounce, To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name? 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill! And he's the wisest of our race That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English

The Wisdom of God in his Works

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #209b (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong To my almighty God; He has my heart and he my tongue To spread his name abroad. 2 How great the works his hands has wrought! How glorious in our sight! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame! How wise th' eternal mind! His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his covenant sure; The orders that his lips pronounce, To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name? 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill! And he's the wisest of our race That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English

The Perfections of God

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.) #210 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might Demand our noblest songs; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, He gives his children food; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his covenant sure; Holy and reverend is his name, His ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise, Must with his fear begin; Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

The Perfections of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #210 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might Demand our noblest songs; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, He gives his children food; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his covenant sure; Holy and reverend is his name, His ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise, Must with his fear begin; Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #255a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: My God, my King, thy various praise Lyrics: 1 My God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days; Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream; Thy mercy swift; thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine; And speak thy Majesty divine; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise: And unborn ages make my song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds! Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds; Vast and unsearchable thy ways, Vast and immortal be thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English

The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #255b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Long as I live I'll bless thy name Lyrics: 1 Long as I live I'll bless thy name, My King, my God of love; My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of antient date Shall through the world be known; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Tho' rocks and hills remove. Scripture: Psalm 145:1-7 Languages: English

The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #255a (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: My God, my King, thy various praise Lyrics: 1 My God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days; Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream; Thy mercy swift; thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine; And speak thy Majesty divine; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise: And unborn ages make my song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds! Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds; Vast and unsearchable thy ways, Vast and immortal be thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English

The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #255b (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Long as I live I'll bless thy name Lyrics: 1 Long as I live I'll bless thy name, My King, my God of love; My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of antient date Shall through the world be known; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Tho' rocks and hills remove. Scripture: Psalm 145:1-7 Languages: English

The Goodness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #256 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On Thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions Lord! How slow thine anger moves! But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; But saints that taste thy richer grace Delight to bless thy name. Scripture: Psalm 145:7-10 Languages: English

The Goodness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #256 (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King: Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On Thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions Lord! How slow thine anger moves! But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; But saints that taste thy richer grace Delight to bless thy name. Scripture: Psalm 145:7-10 Languages: English

Mercy to Sufferers; or God hearing Prayer

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #257a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Let every tongue thy goodness speak Lyrics: 1 Let every tongue thy goodness speak, Thou sovereign Lord of all; Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak, And raise the poor that fall. 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, Or virtue lies distrest Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 3 The Lord supports our sinking days, And guides our giddy youth; Holy and just are all his ways, And all his words are truth. 4 He knows the pains his servants feel, He hears his children cry, And their best wishes to fulfil His grace is ever nigh. 5 His mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere; He saves the souls, whose humble love Is join'd with holy fear. 6 [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay, And pierce their hearts with pain; But none that serve the Lord shall say, "They sought his aid in vain.] 7 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise, And spread his fame abroad; Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God.] Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21 Languages: English

Mercy to Sufferers; or God hearing Prayer

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #257a (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Let every tongue thy goodness speak Lyrics: 1 Let every tongue thy goodness speak, Thou sovereign Lord of all; Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak, And raise the poor that fall. 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, Or virtue lies distrest Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 3 The Lord supports our sinking days And guides our giddy youth; Holy and just are all his ways, And all his words are truth. 4 He knows the pains his servants feel, He hears his children cry, And their best wishes to fulfil His grace is ever nigh. 5 His mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere; He saves the souls, whose humble love Is join'd with holy fear. 6 [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay, And pierce their hearts with pain; But none that serve the Lord shall say, "They sought his aid in vain.] 7 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise, And spread his fame abroad; Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God.] Scripture: Psalm 145:14 Languages: English

The Greatness of God

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.) #271b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: My God, my King, thy various praise Lyrics: 1 My God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days; Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream; Thy mercy swift; thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine; And speak thy Majesty divine; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise: And unborn ages make my song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds! Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds; Vast and unsearchable thy ways, Vast and immortal be thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English

The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #271b (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: My God, my King, thy various praise Lyrics: 1 My God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days; Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream; Thy mercy swift; thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine; And speak thy Majesty divine; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise: And unborn ages make my song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds! Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds; Vast and unsearchable thy ways, Vast and immortal be thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English

The Greatness of God

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.) #272 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Long as I live I'll bless thy name Lyrics: 1 Long as I live I'll bless thy name, My King, my God of love; My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of antient date Shall through the world be known; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Tho' rocks and hills remove. Scripture: Psalm 145:1-7 Languages: English

The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #272 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Long as I live I'll bless thy name Lyrics: 1 Long as I live I'll bless thy name, My King, my God of love; My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of antient date Shall through the world be known; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Tho' rocks and hills remove. Scripture: Psalm 145:1-7 Languages: English

The Goodness of God

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.) #273a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On Thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord! How slow thine anger moves! But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; But saints that taste thy richer grace Delight to bless thy name. Scripture: Psalm 145:7-10 Languages: English

Mercy to Sufferers; or God hearing Prayer

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.) #273b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Let every tongue thy goodness speak Lyrics: 1 Let every tongue thy goodness speak, Thou sovereign Lord of all; Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak, And raise the poor that fall. 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, Or virtue lies distrest Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 3 The Lord supports our sinking days, And guides our giddy youth; Holy and just are all his ways, And all his words are truth. 4 He knows the pains his servants feel, He hears his children cry, And their best wishes to fulfil His grace is ever nigh. 5 His mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere; He saves the souls whose humble love Is join'd with holy fear. 6 [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay, And pierce their hearts with pain; But none that serve the Lord shall say, "They sought his aid in vain.] 7 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise, And spread his fame abroad; Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God.] Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21 Languages: English

The Goodness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #273a (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Attributes of God First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On Thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord! How slow thine anger moves! But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; But saints that taste thy richer grace Delight to bless thy name. Scripture: Psalm 145:7-10 Languages: English

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