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.) ‎#162a

162a. A Psalm for the Lord's Day

1 Sweet is the work, my God, my King,
To praise thy name, give thanks and sing,
To shew thy love by morning light,
And talk of all thy truth at night.

2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest,
No mortal cares shall seize my breast,
Oh may my heart in tune be found,
Like David's harp of solemn sound.

3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord,
And bless his works, and bless his word;
Thy works of grace how bright they shine!
How deep thy counsels! how divine!

4 Fools never raise their thoughts so high;
Like brutes they live, like brutes they die;
Like grass they flourish, 'till thy breath
Blast them in everlasting death.

5 But I shall share a glorious part
When grace hath well refin'd my heart,
And fresh supplies of joy are shed
Like holy oil to cheer my head.

6 Sin (my worst enemy before)
Shall vex my eyes and ears no more:
My inward foes shall all be slain,
Nor satan break my peace again.

7 Then shall I see and hear and know
All I desir'd, or wish'd below;
And every power find sweet employ
In that eternal world of joy.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet is the work, my God, my King
• Title: A Psalm for the Lord's Day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 92
• Topic: Church: God's garden; Princes vain; Saints: Reward at last

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