The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CLXXXIII

CLXXXIII. Watchfulness and Brotherly Reproof

1 My God, accept my early Vows,
Like Morning Incense in thine House;
And let my nightly Worship rise
Sweet as the Ev'ning Sacrifice.

2 Watch o'er my Lips, and guard them, Lord,
From ev'ry rash and heedless Word;
Nor let my Feet incline to tread
The guilty Path where Sinners lead.

3 O may the Righteous, when I stray,
Smite, and reprove my wand'ring Way!
Their gentle Words, like Ointment shed,
Shall never bruise, but cheer my Head.

4 When I behold them prest with Grief,
I'll cry to Heav'n for their Relief;
And by my warm Petitions prove
How much I prize their faithful Love.

Text Information

• First Line: My God, accept my early Vows
• Title: Watchfulness and Brotherly Reproof
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Topic: liturgical: Opening Hymns; Morning Hymns

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