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Health, Sickness, and Recovery

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.) #58a (1786) Topics: Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness First Line: Firm was my health, my day was bright Lyrics: 1 Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd ’twould ne’er be night Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace, shall ne’er depart." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long; Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 3 I cried aloud to thee my God; “What canst thou profit by my blood? "Deep in the dust can I declare "Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there? 4 "Hear me, O God of grace, I said, "And bring me from among the dead:" Thy word rebuk'd the pains I felt, Thy pardoning love remov'd my guilt. 5 My groans, and tears, and forms of woe, Are turn'd to joy and praises now; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne’er be silent of thy name; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heaven, For sickness heal'd, and sins forgiven. Scripture: Psalm 30:6 Languages: English

Health, Sickness, and Recovery

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #58a (1787) Topics: Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness First Line: Firm was my health, my day was bright Lyrics: 1 Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd ’twould ne’er be night Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace, shall ne’er depart." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long; Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 3 I cried aloud to thee my God; “What canst thou profit by my blood? "Deep in the dust can I declare "Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there? 4 "Hear me, O God of grace, I said, "And bring me from among the dead:" Thy word rebuk'd the pains I felt, Thy pardoning love remov'd my guilt. 5 My groans, and tears, and forms of woe, Are turn'd to joy and praises now; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne’er be silent of thy name; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heaven, For sickness heal'd, and sins forgiven. Scripture: Psalm 30:6 Languages: English

Recovery from Sickness

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.) #204 (1786) Topics: Recovery from Sickness; Sick bed devotion; Sickness healed; Recovery from Sickness; Sick bed devotion; Sickness healed First Line: I love the Lord: He heard my cries Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord: He heard my cries, And pity'd every groan, Long as I live, when troubles rise, I'll hasten to his throne. 2 I love the Lord: He bow'd his ear, And chas'd my griefs away: Oh let my heart no more despair, While I have breath to pray! 3 My flesh declin'd, my spirits fell, And I drew near the dead, While inward pangs and fears of hell Perplex'd my wakeful head. 4 "My God, I cry'd, thy servant save, "Thou ever good and just; "Thy power can rescue from the grave, "Thy power is all my trust. 5 The Lord beheld me sore distrest, He bade my pains remove: Return, my soul, to God thy rest, For thou hast known his love. 6 My God hath sav'd my soul from death, And dry'd my falling tears; Now to his praise I'll spend my breath, And my remaining years. Scripture: Psalm 116 Languages: English

Recovery from Sickness

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #204 (1790) Topics: Recovery from Sickness; Sick bed devotion; Sickness healed; Recovery from Sickness; Sick bed devotion; Sickness healed First Line: I love the Lord: He heard my cries Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord: He heard my cries, And pity'd every groan, Long as I live, when troubles rise, I'll hasten to his throne. 2 I love the Lord: He bow'd his ear, And chas'd my griefs away: Oh let my heart no more despair, While I have breath to pray! 3 My flesh declin'd, my spirits fell, And I drew near the dead, While inward pangs and fears of hell Perplex'd my wakeful head. 4 "My God, I cry'd, thy servant save, "Thou ever good and just: "Thy power can rescue from the grave, "Thy power is all my trust. 5 The Lord beheld me sore distrest, He bade my pains remove: Return, my soul, to God thy rest, For thou hast known his love. 6 My God hath sav'd my soul from death, And dry'd my falling tears; Now to his praise I'll spend my breath, And my remaining years. Scripture: Psalm 116 Languages: English

Recovery from Sickness

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.) #217 (1786) Topics: Recovery from Sickness; Sick bed devotion; Sickness healed; Recovery from Sickness; Sick bed devotion; Sickness healed First Line: I love the Lord: He heard my cries Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord: He heard my cries, And pity'd every groan, Long as I live, when troubles rise, I'll hasten to his throne. 2 I love the Lord: He bow'd his ear, And chas'd my griefs away: Oh let my heart no more despair, While I have breath to pray! 3 My flesh declin'd, my spirits fell, And I drew near the dead, While inward pangs and fears of hell Perplex'd my wakeful head. 4 "My God, I cry'd, thy servant save, "Thou ever good and just; "Thy power can rescue from the grave, "Thy power is all my trust. 5 The Lord beheld me sore distrest, He bade my pains remove: Return, my soul, to God thy rest, For thou hast known his love. 6 My God hath sav'd my soul from death, And dry'd my falling tears; Now to his praise I'll spend my breath, And my remaining years. Scripture: Psalm 116 Languages: English

Recovery from Sickness

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #217 (1787) Topics: Recovery from Sickness; Sick bed devotion; Sickness healed; Recovery from Sickness; Sick bed devotion; Sickness healed First Line: I love the Lord: He heard my cries Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord: He heard my cries, And pity'd every groan, Long as I live, when troubles rise, I'll hasten to his throne. 2 I love the Lord: He bow'd his ear, And chas'd my griefs away: Oh let my heart no more despair, While I have breath to pray! 3 My flesh declin'd, my spirits fell, And I drew near the dead, While inward pangs and fears of hell Perplex'd my wakeful head. 4 "My God, I cry'd, thy servant save, "Thou ever good and just; "Thy power can rescue from the grave, "Thy power is all my trust. 5 The Lord beheld me sore distrest, He bade my pains remove: Return, my soul, to God thy rest, For thou hast known his love. 6 My God hath sav'd my soul from death, And dry'd my falling tears; Now to his praise I'll spend my breath, And my remaining years. Scripture: Psalm 116 Languages: English

Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed

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.) #52b (1786) Topics: Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness First Line: I will extol thee, Lord, on high Lyrics: 1 I will extol thee, Lord, on high, At thy command diseases fly: Who but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave? 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints, and prove How large his grace, how kind his love, Let all your powers rejoice, and trace The wondrous records of his grace. 3 His anger but a moment stays; His love is life and length of days: Tho' grief and tears the night employ, The morning-star restores the joy. Scripture: Psalm 30 Languages: English

Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #52b (1790) Topics: Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness First Line: I will extol thee, Lord, on high Lyrics: 1 I will extol thee, Lord, on high, At thy command diseases fly: Who but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave? 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints, and prove How large his grace, how kind his love, Let all your powers rejoice, and trace The wondrous records of his grace. 3 His anger but a moment stays; His love is life and length of days: Tho' grief and tears the night employ, The morning-star restores the joy. Scripture: Psalm 30 Languages: English

Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed

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.) #57b (1786) Topics: Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness First Line: I will extol thee, Lord, on high Lyrics: 1 I will extol thee, Lord, on high, At thy command diseases fly: Who but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave? 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints, and prove How large his grace, how kind his love, Let all your powers rejoice, and trace The wondrous records of his grace. 3 His anger but a moment stays; His love is life and length of days: Tho' grief and tears the night employ, The morning-star restores the joy. Scripture: Psalm 30 Languages: English

Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #57b (1787) Topics: Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Recovery from Sickness First Line: I will extol thee, Lord, on high Lyrics: 1 I will extol thee, Lord, on high, At thy command diseases fly: Who but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave? 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints, and prove How large his grace, how kind his love, Let all your powers rejoice, and trace The wondrous records of his grace. 3 His anger but a moment stays; His love is life and length of days: Tho' grief and tears the night employ, The morning-star restores the joy. Scripture: Psalm 30 Languages: English