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.) ‎#200b

200b. The Majesty and Condescention of God

1 Ye that delight to serve the Lord,
The honours of his name record,
His sacred name forever bless:
Where'er the circling sun displays
His rising beams, or setting rays,
Let lands and seas his power confess.

2 Not time, nor nature's narrow rounds,
Can give his vast dominion bounds;
The heavens are far below his height:
Let no created greatness dare
With our eternal God compare,
Arm'd with his uncreated might.

3 He bows his glorious head to view
What the bright hosts of angels do,
And bends his care to mortal things;
His sovereign hand exalts the poor,
He takes the needy from the door,
And seats them on the throne of kings.

4 When childless families despair,
He sends the blessings of an heir,
To rescue their expiring name;
The mother with a thankful voice,
Proclaims his praises and her joys;
Let every age advance his praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye that delight to serve the Lord
• Title: The Majesty and Condescention of God
• Meter: Proper Tune
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Topic: God: his sovereignty and goodness to man; God: and condescension; Pleading: without repining
• Notes: Public Domain.

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