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.) ‎#181a

181a. Praise for Spiritual and Temporal Mercies

1 Oh bless the Lord, my soul!
Let all within me join,
And aid my tongue to bless his name,
Whose favours are divine.

2 Oh bless the Lord, my soul;
Nor let his mercies lie,
Forgotten in unthankfulness;
And without praises die.

3 'Tis he forgives thy sins,
'Tis he relieves thy pain,
'Tis he that heals thy sicknesses,
And makes the young again.

4 He crowns thy life with love,
When ransom'd from the grave;
He that redeem'd my soul from hell
Hath sovereign power to save.

5 He fills the poor with good;
He gives the sufferers rest;
The Lord hath judgements for the proud,
And justice for th' opprest.

6 His wondrous works and ways
He made by Moses known;
But sent the world his truth and grace
By his beloved Son.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh bless the Lord, my soul!
• Title: Praise for Spiritual and Temporal Mercies
• Meter: Short Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103:1-7
• Topic: Afflictions: gentle; Angels: praise the Lord; Compassion of God; God: goodness and mercy; God: his universal dominion; God: mercy and truth; Goodness of God; Mercies: common and special; Mercies: spiritual and temporal
• Notes: First Part

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