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Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

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.) #11b (1786) Topics: Delight and safety in the church; Delight and safety in the church First Line: Why did the Jews proclaim their rage? Lyrics: 1 Why did the Jews proclaim their rage? The Romans, why their swords employ? Against the Lord their powers engage, His dear Anointed to destroy? 2 "Come, let us break his bands, they say, "This man shall never give us laws;" And thus they cast his yoke away, And nail'd the Monarch to the cross. 3 But God, who high in glory reigns, Laughs at their pride, their rage controuls; He'll smite their hearts with inward pains, And speak in thunder to their souls. 4 "I will maintain the King I made "On Zion's everlasting hill, "My hand shall bring him from the dead, "And he shall stand your sovereign still. 5 [His wondrous rising from the earth Makes his eternal Godhead known; The Lord declares his heavenly birth: "This day have I begot my Son. 6 "Ascend, my Son, to my right-hand, "There thou shall ask, and I bestow "The utmost bounds of heathen lands; "To thee their suppliant tribes shall bow."] 7 But nations that resist his grace Shall fall beneath his lifted rod; His arm shall crush the impious race, That dares provoke th' avenging God. Pause. 8 Now ye that sit on earthly thrones, Be wise, and serve the Lord, the Lamb: Now to his feet submit your crowns, Rejoice and tremble at his name. 9 With humble love address the Son, Lest he grow angry, and ye die; His wrath will burn to worlds unknown, His love gives life above the sky. 10 His storms shall quell the stuborn foe, And sink his honours in the dust: Happy the souls, their God that know, And make his grace their only trust. Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English

Why did the nations join to stay

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #11a (1787) Topics: Delight and safety in the church; Delight and safety in the church Lyrics: 1 Why did the nations join to slay The Lord’s anointed Son? Why did they cast his laws away, And tread his gospel down? 2 The lord that sits above the skies, Derides their rage below, He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, And strikes their spirits through. 3 “I call him my eternal Son, "And raise him from the dead; "I make my holy hill his throne, "And wide his kingdom spread. 4 "Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy "The utmost heathen lands; "Thy rod of iron shall destroy "The rebel that withstands." 5 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth, Obey th’ anointed Lord, Adore the King of heavenly birth, And tremble at his word. 6 With humble love address his throne, For if he frown, ye die: Those are secure, and those alone Who on his grace rely. Languages: English

Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #11b (1787) Topics: Delight and safety in the church; Delight and safety in the church First Line: Why did the Jews proclaim their rage? Lyrics: 1 Why did the Jews proclaim their rage? The Romans, why their swords employ? Against the Lord their powers engage, His dear Anointed to destroy? 2 "Come, let us break his bands, they say, "This man shall never give us laws;" And thus they cast his yoke away, And nail'd the Monarch to the cross. 3 But God, who high in glory reigns, Laughs at their pride, their rage controuls; He'll smite their hearts with inward pains, And speak in thunder to their souls. 4 "I will maintain the King I made "On Zion's everlasting hill, "My hand shall bring him from the dead, "And he shall stand your sovereign still. 5 [His wondrous rising from the earth Makes his eternal Godhead known; The Lord declares his heavenly birth: "This day have I begot my Son. 6 "Ascend, my Son, to my right-hand, "There thou shall ask, and I bestow "The utmost bounds of heathen lands; "To thee their suppliant tribes shall bow."] 7 But nations that resist his grace Shall fall beneath his lifted rod; His arm shall crush the impious race, That dares provoke th' avenging God. Pause. 8 Now ye that sit on earthly thrones, Be wise, and serve the Lord, the Lamb: Now to his feet submit your crowns, Rejoice and tremble at his name. 9 With humble love address the Son, Lest he grow angry, and ye die; His wrath will burn to worlds unknown, His love gives life above the sky. 10 His storms shall quell the stuborn foe, And sink his honours in the dust: Happy the souls, their God that know, And make his grace their only trust. Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English

The Church is our Delight and Safety

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.) #50a (1786) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Church delight and safety in it First Line: The Lord of glory is my light Lyrics: 1 The Lord of glory is my light, And my salvation too; God is my strength; nor will I fear What all my foes can do. 2 One privilege my heart desires; Oh grant me an abode Among the churches of thy saints, The temples of my God. 3 There shall I offer my requests And see thy beauty still; Shall hear thy messages of love, And there enquire thy will. 4 When troubles rise and storms appear, There may his children hide; God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide. 5 Now shall my head be lifted high Above my foes around, And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple sound. Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5 Languages: English

Prayer and Hope

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.) #50b (1786) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Church delight and safety in it First Line: Soon as I heard my Father say Lyrics: 1 Soon as I heard my Father say, "Ye children, seek my grace," My heart reply'd without delay, "I'll seek my Father's face." 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day. 3 Should friends and kindred near and dear Leave me to want or die, My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply. 5 My fainting flesh had died with grief, Had not my soul believ'd, To see thy grace provide relief, Nor was my hope deceiv'd. 6 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He'll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope. Scripture: Psalm 27:8-9 Languages: English

The Church is our Delight and Safety

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #50a (1790) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Church delight and safety in it First Line: The Lord of glory is my light Lyrics: 1 The Lord of glory is my light, And my salvation too; God is my strength; nor will I fear What all my foes can do. 2 One Privilege my heart desires; Oh grant me an abode Among the churches of thy saints, The temples of my God. 3 There shall I offer my requests And see thy beauty still; Shall hear thy messages of love, And there enquire thy will. 4 When troubles rise and storms appear, There may his children hide; God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide. 5 Now shall my head be lifted high Above my foes around, And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple sound. Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5 Languages: English

Prayer and Hope

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #50b (1790) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Church delight and safety in it First Line: Soon as I heard my Father say Lyrics: 1 Soon as I heard my Father say, "Ye children, seek my grace," My heart reply'd without delay, "I'll seek my Father's face." 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day. 3 Should friends and kindred near and dear Leave me to want or die, My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply. 4 My fainting flesh had died with grief, Had not my soul believ'd, To see thy grace provide relief, Nor was my hope deceiv'd. 5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He'll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope. Scripture: Psalm 27:8-9 Languages: English

The Church is our Delight and Safety

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.) #55a (1786) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Church delight and safety in it First Line: The Lord of glory is my light Lyrics: 1 The Lord of glory is my light, And my salvation too; God is my strength; nor will I fear What all my foes can do. 2 One privilege my heart desires; Oh grant me an abode Among the churches of thy saints, The temples of my God. 3 There shall I offer my requests And see thy beauty still; Shall hear thy messages of love, And there enquire thy will. 4 When troubles rise and storms appear, There may his children hide; God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide. 5 Now shall my head be lifted high Above my foes around, And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple sound. Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5 Languages: English

Prayer and Hope

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.) #55b (1786) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Church delight and safety in it First Line: Soon as I heard my Father say Lyrics: 1 Soon as I heard my Father say, "Ye children, seek my grace," My heart reply'd without delay, "I'll seek my Father's face." 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day. 3 Should friends and kindred near and dear Leave me to want or die, My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply. 5 My fainting flesh had died with grief, Had not my soul believ'd, To see thy grace provide relief, Nor was my hope deceiv'd. 6 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He'll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope. Scripture: Psalm 27:8-9 Languages: English

The Church is our Delight and Safety

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #55a (1787) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Church delight and safety in it First Line: The Lord of glory is my light Lyrics: 1 The Lord of glory is my light, And my salvation too; God is my strength; nor will I fear What all my foes can do. 2 One privilege my heart desires; Oh grant me an abode Among the churches of thy saints, The temples of my God. 3 There shall I offer my requests And see thy beauty still; Shall hear thy messages of love, And there enquire thy will. 4 When troubles rise and storms appear, There may his children hide; God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide. 5 Now shall my head be lifted high Above my foes around, And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple sound. Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5 Languages: English