Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#124

124. Christ our Strength and Righteousness

1 My Saviour, my almighty Friend,
When I begin thy praise,
Where will the growing numbers end,
The numbers of thy grace?

2 Thou art my everlasting trust,
Thy goodness I adore
And since I knew thy graces first,
I speak thy glories more.

3 My feet shall travel all the length
Of the celestial road,
And march with courage in thy strength
To see my father God.

4 When I am fill'd with sore distress
For some surprising sin,
I'll plead thy perfect righteousness,
And mention none but thine.

5 How will my lips rejoice to tell
The victories of my king!
My soul, redeem'd from sin and hell,
Shall thy salvation sing.

6 [My tongue shall all the day proclaim
My Saviour and my God;
His death has brought my foes to shame,
And sav'd me by his blood.

7 Awake, awake, my tuneful powers;
With this delightful song
I'll entertain the darkest hours,
Nor think the season long.]

Text Information

• First Line: My Saviour, my almighty Friend
• Title: Christ our Strength and Righteousness
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 71:22-24
  ;
  Psalm 71:14-16
• Topic: Aged saint's reflection and hope; Christ: our strength and righteousness; Courage: in death; Death: and the resurrection; Hope: of resurrection; Psalm: and Old Age; Resurrection: of the saints; Resurrection: and death; Righteousness: from Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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