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.) ‎#142a

142a. The Warning of God to his People; or Spiritual Blessings and Punishments

1 Sing to the Lord aloud,
And make a joyful noise;
God is our strength, our Saviour God;
Let Israel hear his voice.

2 “From idols false and vain,
"Preserve my rites divine;
"I am the Lord who broke thy chain
"Of slavery and of sin.

3 "Stretch thy desires abroad,
"And I’ll supply them well;
"But if ye will refuse your God,
"If Israel will rebel:

4 I’ll leave them, saith the Lord,
"To their own lusts a prey,
"And let them run the dangerous road,
"’Tis their own chosen way.

5 "Yet oh! that all my saints
"Would hearken to my voice!
"Soon I would ease their sore complaints,
"And bid their hearts rejoice.

6 "While I destroy their foes,
"I’ll richly feed my flock,
"And they shall taste the stream that flows
"From their eternal rock."

Text Information

• First Line: Sing to the Lord aloud
• Title: The Warning of God to his People; or Spiritual Blessings and Punishments
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 81:1
  ;
  Psalm 81:8-16
• Topic: Promises: and threatenings; Spiritual Enemies: Blessings and Punishment; Threatening: promises; Warning of God to his People

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