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Holiness and Comfort from the Word

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #214a (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: Lord, I esteem thy judgments right Lyrics: 1 Lord, I esteem thy judgments right, And all thy statutes just; Thence I maintain a constant fight With every flattering lust. 2 Thy precepts often I survey; I keep thy law in sight, Through all the business of the day, To form my actions right. 3 My heart in midnight silence cries, "How sweet thy comforts be;" My thoughts in holy wonder rise, And bring their thanks to thee. 4 And when my spirit drinks her fill, At some good word of thine, Not mighty men that share the spoil, Have joys compar'd to mine. Scripture: Psalm 119:162 Languages: English

Imperfection of Nature, and Perfection of Scripture

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #214b (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: Let all the heathen writers join Lyrics: 1 Let all the heathen writers join To form one perfect book, Great God, if once compar'd with thine, How mean their writings look. 2 Not the most perfect rules they gave Could shew one sin forgiven; Nor lead a step beyond the grave, But thine conduct to heaven. 3 I've seen an end to what we call Perfection here below; How short the powers of nature fall, And can no further go. 4 Yet men would fain be just with God, By works their hands have wrought; But thy commands, exceeding broad, Extend to every thought. 5 In vain we boast perfection here, While sin defiles our frame; And sinks our virtues down so far, They scarce deserve the name. 6 Our faith, and love, and every grace Fall far below thy word; But perfect truth and righteousness Dwell only with the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 119:96 Languages: English

Excellency and Variety of Scripture

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.) #215a (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Lord, I have made thy word my choice Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have made thy word my choice, My lasting heritage; There shall my noblest powers rejoice, My warmest thoughts engage. 2 I'll read the histories of thy love, And keep thy laws in sight, While through the promises I rove, With ever-fresh delight. 3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown, Where springs of life arise, Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, And hidden glory lies. 4 The best relief that mourners have, It makes our sorrows blest; Our fairest hope beyond the grave, And our eternal rest. Scripture: Psalm 119:111 Languages: English

Desire of Knowedge

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.) #215b (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord, How good thy works appear! Open my eyes to read thy word, And see thy wonders there. 2 My heart was fashion'd by thy hand, My service is thy due, Oh make thy servant understand The duties he must do. 3 Since I'm a stranger here below, Let not thy path be hid, But mark the road my feet should go, And be my constant guide 4 When I confess'd my wandering ways, Thou heardst my soul complain; Grant me the teachings of thy grace, Or I shall stray again. 5 If God to me his statutes shew, And heavenly truth impart, His work forever I'll pursue, His law shall rule my heart. 6 This was my comfort when I bore Variety of grief; It made me learn thy word the more, And fly to that relief. 7 [In vain the proud deride me now; I'll ne'er forget thy law, Nor let that blessed gospel go, Whence all my hopes I draw. 8 When I have learn'd my Father's will, I'll teach the world his ways; My thankful lips, inspir'd with zeal, Shall sing aloud his praise.] Scripture: Psalm 119:171 Languages: English

Excellency and Variety of Scripture

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #215a (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God; Law of God Delight in in; Delight in the law of God First Line: Lord, I have made thy word my choice Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have made thy word my choice, My lasting heritage; There shall my noblest powers rejoice, My warmest thoughts engage. 2 I'll read the histories of thy love, And keep thy laws in sight, While through the promises I rove, With ever-fresh delight. 3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown, Where springs of life arise; Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, And hidden glory lies. 4 The best relief that mourners have, It makes our sorrows blest; Our fairest hope beyond the grave, And our eternal rest. Scripture: Psalm 119:111 Languages: English

Desire of Knowedge

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #215b (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord, How good thy works appear! Open my eyes to read thy word, And see thy wonders there. 2 My heart was fashion'd by thy hand, My service is thy due, Oh make thy servant understand The duties he must do. 3 Since I'm a stranger here below, Let not thy path be hid, But mark the road my feet should go, And be my constant guide 4 When I confess'd my wandering ways, Thou heardst my soul complain; Grant me the teachings of thy grace, Or I shall stray again. 5 If God to me his statutes shew, And heavenly truth impart, His work forever I'll pursue, His law shall rule my heart. 6 This was my comfort when I bore Variety of grief; It made me learn thy word the more, And fly to that relief. 7 [In vain the proud deride me now; I'll ne'er forget thy law, Nor let that blessed gospel go, Whence all my hopes I draw. 8 When I have learn'd my Father's will, I'll teach the world his ways; My thankful lips, inspir'd with zeal, Shall sing aloud his praise.] Scripture: Psalm 119:171 Languages: English

Pleading the Promises

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.) #216 (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: Behold thy waiting servant, Lord Lyrics: 1 Behold thy waiting servant, Lord, Devoted to thy fear; Remember and confirm thy word, For all my hopes are there. 2 Hast thou not writ salvation down, And promis'd quickening grace? Doth not my heart address thy throne? And yet thy love delays. 3 Mine eyes for thy salvation fail; Oh bear thy servant up; Nor let the scoffing lips prevail, Who dare reproach my hope. 4 Didst thou not raise my faith, O Lord? Then let thy truth appear: Saints shall rejoice in my reward, And trust as well as fear. Scripture: Psalm 119:123 Languages: English

Pleading the Promises

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #216 (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: Behold thy waiting servant, Lord Lyrics: 1 Behold thy waiting servant, Lord, Devoted to thy fear; Remember and confirm thy word, For all my hopes are there. 2 Hast thou not writ salvation down, And promis'd quickening grace? Doth not my heart address thy throne? And yet thy love delays. 3 Mine eyes for thy salvation fail; Oh bear thy servant up; Nor let the scoffing lips prevail, Who dare reproach my hope. 4 Didst thou not raise my faith, O Lord? Then let thy truth appear: Saints shall rejoice in my reward, And trust as well as fear. Scripture: Psalm 119:38 Languages: English

Breathing after Holiness

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.) #217 (1786) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: Oh that the Lord would guide my ways Lyrics: 1 Oh that the Lord would guide my ways To keep his statutes still! Oh that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will! 2 Oh send thy Spirit down to write Thy law upon my heart, Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, Nor act the liar's part. 3 From vanity turn off my eyes; Let no corrupt design Nor covetous desires arise Within this soul of mine. 4 Order my footsteps by thy word, And make my heart sincere; Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear. 5 My soul hath gone too far astray, My feet too often slip; Yet since I've not forgot thy way, Restore thy wandering sheep. 5 Make me to walk in thy commands, 'Tis a delightful road; Nor let my head, or heart, or hands, Offend against my God. Scripture: Psalm 119:176 Languages: English

Breathing after Holiness

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #217 (1790) Topics: Law of God Delight in in; Law of God Delight in in First Line: Oh that the Lord would guide my ways Lyrics: 1 Oh that the Lord would guide my ways To keep his statutes still! Oh that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will! 2 Oh send thy Spirit down to write Thy law upon my heart, Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, Nor act the liar's part. 3 From vanity turn off my eyes; Let no corrupt design Nor covetous desires arise Within this soul of mine. 4 Order my footsteps by thy word, And make my heart sincere; Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear. 5 My soul hath gone too far astray, My feet too often slip; Yet since I've not forgot thy way, Restore thy wandering sheep. 5 Make me to walk in thy commands, 'Tis a delightful road; Nor let my head, or heart, or hands, Offend against my God. Scripture: Psalm 119:176 Languages: English