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The Power and Majesty of God; or, Reverential Worship

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.) #152 (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: With reverence let the saints appear Lyrics: 1 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories rise! How bright thine armies shine! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The Northern pole and Southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from East to West, Move round at thy command. 4 Thy word the raging winds controul, And rule the boisterous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace! While truth and mercy, join'd in one, Invite us near thy face. Scripture: Psalm 89:7-14 Languages: English

The Power and Majesty of God; or, Reverential Worship

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #152 (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: With reverence let the saints appear Lyrics: 1 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories rise! Aow bright thine armies shine! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The Northern pole and Southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from East to West, Move round at thy command. 4 Thy word the raging winds controul, And rule the boisterous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace! While truth and mercy, join'd in one, Invite us near thy face. Scripture: Psalm 89:7-14 Languages: English

The Power and Majesty of God; or, Reverential Worship

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.) #162a (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: With reverence let the saints appear Lyrics: 1 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories rise! How bright thine armies shine! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The Northern pole and Southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from East to West, Move round at thy command. 4 Thy word the raging winds controul, And rule the boisterous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and judgement are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace! While truth and mercy, join'd in one, Invite us near thy face. Scripture: Psalm 89:7-14 Languages: English

The Power and Majesty of God; or, Reverential Worship

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #162a (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: With reverence let the saints appear Lyrics: 1 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories rise! How bright thine armies shine! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The Northern pole and Southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from East to West, Move round at thy command. 4 Thy word the raging winds controul, And rule the boisterous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and judgement are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace! While truth and mercy, join'd in one, Invite us near thy face. Scripture: Psalm 89:7-14 Languages: English

A holy God worshiped with Reverence

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.) #173b (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Exalt the Lord our God Lyrics: 1 Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at his feet; His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cry'd, when Samuel pray'd, He gave his people rest. 3 Oft he forgave their sins; Nor would destroy their race; And oft he made his vengeance known, When they abus'd his grace. 4 Exalt the Lord our God, Whose grace is still the same; Still he's a God of holiness, And jealous for his name. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

A holy God worshiped with Reverence

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #173b (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Exalt the Lord our God Lyrics: 1 Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at his feet; His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cry'd, when Samuel pray'd, He gave his people rest. 3 Oft he forgave their sins; Nor would destroy their race; And oft he made his vengeance known, When they abus'd his grace. 4 Exalt the Lord our God, Whose grace is still the same; Still he's a God of holiness, And jealous for his name. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

A holy God worshiped with Reverence

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.) #184a (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Exalt the Lord our God Lyrics: 1 Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at his feet; His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cry'd, when Samuel pray'd, He gave his people rest. 3 Oft he forgave their sins; Nor would destroy their race; And oft he made his vengeance known, When they abus'd his grace. 4 Exalt the Lord our God, Whose grace is still the same; Still he's a God of holiness, And jealous for his name. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

A holy God worshiped with Reverence

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #184a (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Exalt the Lord our God Lyrics: 1 Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at his feet; His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cry'd, when Samuel pray'd, He gave his people rest. 3 Oft he forgave their sins; Nor would destroy their race; And oft he made his vengeance known, When they abus'd his grace. 4 Exalt the Lord our God, Whose grace is still the same; Still he's a God of holiness, And jealous for his name. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

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.) #153b (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #153b (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

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.) #163 (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #163 (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

Christ's Kingdom and Majesty

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.) #173a (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: The God Jehovah reigns Lyrics: 1 The God Jehovah reigns, Let all the nations fear; Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. 2 Jesus the Saviour reigns, Let earth adore its Lord; Bright cherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his word. 3 In Zion stands his throne, His honours are divine; His church shall make his wonders known, For there his glories shine. 4 How holy is his name? How terrible his praise! Justice and truth, and judgment join In all his works of grace. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

Christ's Kingdom and Majesty

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #173a (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: The God Jehovah reigns Lyrics: 1 The God Jehovah reigns, Let all the nations fear; Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. 2 Jesus the Saviour reigns, Let earth adore its Lord; Bright cherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his word. 3 In Zion stands his throne, His honours are divine; His church shall make his wonders known, For there his glories shine. 4 How holy is his name? How terrible his praise! Justice and truth, and judgment join In all his works of grace. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

Christ's Kingdom and Majesty

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.) #183b (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: The God Jehovah reigns Lyrics: 1 The God Jehovah reigns, Let all the nations fear; Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. 2 Jesus the Saviour reigns, Let earth adore its Lord; Bright cherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his word. 3 In Zion stands his throne, His honours are divine; His church shall make his wonders known, For there his glories shine. 4 How holy is his name! How terrible his praise! Justice and truth, and judgement join In all his works of grace. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

Christ's Kingdom and Majesty

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #183b (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: The God Jehovah reigns Lyrics: 1 The God Jehovah reigns, Let all the nations fear; Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. 2 Jesus the Saviour reigns, Let earth adore its Lord; Bright cherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his word. 3 In Zion stands his throne, His honours are divine; His church shall make his wonders known, For there his glories shine. 4 How holy is his name! How terrible his praise! Justice and truth, and judgement join In all his works of grace. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

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.) #151a (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Faithfulness 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.) #151b (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: My never-ceasing song shall show Lyrics: 1 My never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held! The promis'd Jewish throne! But there's a nobler covenant seal'd To David's greater son. 4 His seed forever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above; And saints on earth their honours rase To thy unchanging love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #151a (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Faithfulness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #151b (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: My never-ceasing song shall show Lyrics: 1 My never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held! The promis'd Jewish throne But there's a nobler covenant seal'd To David's greater son. 4 His seed forever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above; And saints on earth their honours rase To thy unchanging love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

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.) #153a (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #153a (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

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.) #154a (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down; 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

Mortality and Hope: A Funeral Psalm

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.) #154b (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Remember Lord, our mortal state Lyrics: 1 Remember Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life, how short the date! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death. 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, Our flesh and sense repine and cry, "Must death for ever rage and reign! "Or hast thou made mankind in vain." 3 Where is thy promise to the just? Are not thy servants turn'd to dust? But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word: Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #154a (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down. 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

Mortality and Hope: A Funeral Psalm

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #154b (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Remember Lord, our mortal state Lyrics: 1 Remember Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life, how short the date! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death. 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, Our flesh and sense repine and cry, "Must death for ever rage and reign! "Or hast thou made mankind in vain." 3 Where is thy promise to the just? Are not thy servants turn'd to dust? But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word: Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Life, Death, and the Resurrection

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.) #155 (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Think, mighty God, on feeble man Lyrics: 1 Think, mighty God, on feeble man, How few his hours, how short his span! Short from the cradle to the grave: Who can secure his vital breath Against the bold demands of death With skill to fly, or power to save? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, "The race of man was only made "For sickness, sorrow, and the dust?" Are not thy servants day by day Sent to their graves and turn'd to clay? Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy son And all his seed a heavenly crown? But flesh and sense indulge dispair; Forever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward, For all their toil, reproach and pain; Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, And each repeat their loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Life, Death, and the Resurrection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #155 (1790) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Think, mighty God, on feeble man Lyrics: 1 Think, mighty God, on feeble man, How few his hours, how short his span! Short from the cradle to the grave: Who can secure his vital breath Against the bold demands of death With skill to fly, or power to save? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, "The race of man was only made "For sickness, sorrow, and the dust?" Are not thy servants day by day Sent to their graves and turn'd to clay? Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy son And all his seed a heavenly crown? But flesh and sense indulge dispair; Forever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward, For all their toil, reproach and pain; Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, And each repeat their loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

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.) #160 (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #160 (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Faithfulness 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.) #161 (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: My never-ceasing song shall show Lyrics: 1 My never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held The promis'd Jewish throne! But there's a nobler covenant seal'd To David's greater son. 4 His seed forever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above; And saints on earth their honours raise To thy unchanging love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Faithfulness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #161 (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: My never-ceasing song shall show Lyrics: 1 My never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held The promis'd Jewish throne! But there's a nobler covenant seal'd To David's greater son. 4 His seed forever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above; And saints on earth their honours raise To thy unchanging love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

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.) #162b (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #162b (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

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.) #164a (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down; 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

Mortality and Hope: A Funeral 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.) #164b (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Remember Lord, our mortal state Lyrics: 1 Remember Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life, how short the date! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death. 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, Our flesh and sense repine and cry, "Must death for ever rage and reign! "Or hast thou made mankind in vain." 3 Where is thy promise to the just? Are not thy servants turn'd to dust? But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word: Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #164a (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down; 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

Remember Lord, our mortal state

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #164b (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship Lyrics: 1 Remember Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life, how short the date! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death. 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, Our flesh and sense repine and cry, "Must death for ever rage and reign! "Or hast thou made mankind in vain." 3 Where is thy promise to the just? Are not thy servants turn'd to dust? But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word: Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Life, Death, and the Resurrection

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.) #165 (1786) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Think, mighty God, on feeble man Lyrics: 1 Think, mighty God, on feeble man, How few his hours, how short his span! Short from the cradle to the grave: Who can secure his vital breath Against the bold demands of death With skill to fly, or power to save? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, "The race of man was only made "For sickness, sorrow, and the dust?" Are not thy servants day by day Sent to their graves and turn'd to clay? Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy son And all his seed a heavenly crown? But flesh and sense indulge dispair; Forever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward, For all their toil, reproach and pain; Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, And each repeat their loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Life, Death, and the Resurrection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #165 (1787) Topics: Reverence in worship; Reverence in worship First Line: Think, mighty God, on feeble man Lyrics: 1 Think, mighty God, on feeble man, How few his hours, how short his span! Short from the cradle to the grave: Who can secure his vital breath Against the bold demands of death With skill to fly, or power to save? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, "The race of man was only made "For sickness, sorrow, and the dust?" Are not thy servants day by day Sent to their graves and turn'd to clay? Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy son And all his seed a heavenly crown? But flesh and sense indulge dispair; Forever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward, For all their toil, reproach and pain; Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, And each repeat their loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Psalm 89 Part 2

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.184 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reverence in worship First Line: With rev'rence let the saints appear Lyrics: With rev'rence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with rev'rence hear, And tremble at his word. How terrible thy glories be! How bright thine armies shine! Where is the power that vies with thee, Or truth compared to thine? The northern pole and southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day, from east to west, Move round at thy command. Thy words the raging winds control, And rule the boist'rous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. Heav'n, earth, and air, and sea, are thine, And the dark world of hell; How did thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel! Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace; While truth and mercy, joined in one, Invite us near thy face. Scripture: Psalm 89:7-52 Languages: English

Psalm 89

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.182 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Reverence in worship First Line: For ever shall my song record Lyrics: For ever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth for ever stand, Like heav'n, established by his hand. Thus to his Son he sware, and said, "With thee my cov'nant first is made; In thee shall dying sinners live, Glory and grace are thine to give. "Be thou my Prophet, thou my Priest; Thy children shall be ever blest; Thou art my chosen King: thy throne Shall stand eternal like my own. "There's none of all my sons above So much my image or my love; Celestial powers thy subjects are: Then what can earth to thee compare? "David, my servant, whom I chose To guard my flock, to crush my foes, And raised him to the Jewish throne, Was but a shadow of my Son." Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus, her Savior and her King; Angels his heav'nly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

Psalm 89 Part 4

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.186 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reverence in worship First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid On my Almighty Son. "Behold the Man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, The Spirit of my grace. "High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better King; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. "My truth shall guard him in his way, With mercy by his side, While in my name through earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. "Me for his Father and his God He shall for ever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my Son. "My first-born Son arrayed in grace At my right hand shall sit; Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. "My cov'nant stands for ever fast, My promises are strong; Firm as the heav'ns his throne shall last, His seed endure as long." Scripture: Psalm 89:19-52 Languages: English

Psalm 89 Part 5

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.187 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reverence in worship First Line: Yet, saith the Lord, if David's race Lyrics: "Yet," saith the Lord, "if David's race, The children of my Son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace, And tempt mine anger down; "Their sins I'll visit with the rod And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. "My cov'nant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind And what eternal love hath spoke Eternal truth shall bind. "Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledged my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. "The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. "Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fixed laws of shade and light Shall be observed no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-52 Languages: English

Psalm 89 Part 6

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.188 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Reverence in worship First Line: Remember, Lord, our mortal state Lyrics: Remember, Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life! how short the date! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death'? Lord, while we see whole nations die, Our flesh and sense repine and cry, "Must death for ever rage and reign? Or hast thou made mankind in vain? "Where is thy promise to the just? Are not thy servants turned to dust?" But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. That glorious hour, that dreadful day, Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honor of thy word: Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Psalm 99 Part 1

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.215 (1806) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Reverence in worship First Line: The God Jehovah reigns! Lyrics: The God Jehovah reigns! Let all the nations fear; Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. Jesus the Savior reigns! Let earth adore its Lord; Bright cherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his word. In Zion is his throne, His honors are Divine; His church shall make his wonders known, For there his glories shine. How holy is his name! How terrible his praise! Justice, and truth, and judgment join In all his works of grace. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

Psalm 99 Part 2

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.216 (1806) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Reverence in worship First Line: Exalt the Lord our God Lyrics: Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at his feet; His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. When Isr'el was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cried, when Samuel prayed, He gave his people rest. Oft he forgave their sins, Nor would destroy their race; And oft he made his vengeance known, When they abused his grace. Exalt the Lord our God, Whose grace is still the same; Still he's a God of holiness, And jealous for his name. Scripture: Psalm 99 Languages: English

For ever shall my song record

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #132 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Reverence in worship Lyrics: For ever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth for ever stand, Like heav'n, established by his hand. Thus to his Son he sware, and said, "With thee my cov'nant first is made; In thee shall dying sinners live, Glory and grace are thine to give. "Be thou my Prophet, thou my Priest; Thy children shall be ever blest; Thou art my chosen King: thy throne Shall stand eternal like my own. "There's none of all my sons above So much my image or my love; Celestial powers thy subjects are: Then what can earth to thee compare? "David, my servant, whom I chose To guard my flock, to crush my foes, And raised him to the Jewish throne, Was but a shadow of my Son." Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus, her Savior and her King; Angels his heav'nly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

Yet, saith the Lord, if David's race

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #133 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reverence in worship Lyrics: "Yet," saith the Lord, "if David's race, The children of my Son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace, And tempt mine anger down; "Their sins I'll visit with the rod And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. "My cov'nant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind And what eternal love hath spoke Eternal truth shall bind. "Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledged my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. "The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. "Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fixed laws of shade and light Shall be observed no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-52 Languages: English

Hear what the Lord in vision said

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #256 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reverence in worship Lyrics: Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid On my Almighty Son. "Behold the Man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, The Spirit of my grace. "High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better King; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. "My truth shall guard him in his way, With mercy by his side, While in my name through earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. "Me for his Father and his God He shall for ever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my Son. "My first-born Son arrayed in grace At my right hand shall sit; Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. "My cov'nant stands for ever fast, My promises are strong; Firm as the heav'ns his throne shall last, His seed endure as long." Scripture: Psalm 89:19-52 Languages: English

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