Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#175b

175b. A Psalm for a Master of a Family

1 Of justice and of grace I sing,
And pay my God my vows,
Thy grace and justice, heavenly King,
Teach me to rule my house.

2 Now to my tent, O God, repair,
And make thy servant wise;
I'll suffer nothing near me there
That shall offend thine eyes.

3 The man that doth his neighbour wrong
By falsehood or by force,
The scornful eye, the slanderous tongue,
I'll thrust them from my doors.

4 I'll seek the faithful and the just,
And will their help enjoy;
These are the friends that I shall trust,
The servants I'll employ.

5 The wretch that deals in sly deceit
I'll not endure a night;
The liar's tongue I ever hate,
And banish from my sight.

6 I'll purge my family around,
And make the wicked flee;
So shall my house be ever found
A dwelling fit for thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Of justice and of grace I sing
• Title: A Psalm for a Master of a Family
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 101
• Topic: Psalm: for householders; Afflicted: their prayer; Family: government; Magistrates: qualifications; Master of a family; Praise: for Healing Prayer; Psalm: for magistrates

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