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.) ‎#210

210. The blessedness of Saints, and misery of Sinners

1 Blest are the undefil'd in heart,
Whose ways are right and clean;
Who never from thy law depart,
But fly from every sin.

2 Blest are the men that keep thy word,
And practise thy commands;
With their whole heart they seek the Lord
And serve thee with their hands.

3 Great is their peace who love thy law;
How firm their souls abide;
Nor can a bold temptation draw
Their steady feet aside.

4 Then shall my heart have inward joy,
And keep my face from shame,
When all thy statutes I obey,
And honour all thy name.

5 But haughty sinners God will hate,
The proud shall die accurst;
The sons of falshood and deceit
Are trodden to the dust.

6 Vile as the dross the wicked are;
And those that leave thy ways
Shall see salvation from afar,
But never taste thy grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest are the undefil'd in heart
• Title: The blessedness of Saints, and misery of Sinners
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:153
  ;
  Psalm 119:118-119
  ;
  Psalm 119:21
  ;
  Psalm 119:165
  ;
  Psalm 119:1-3
• Topic: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God: Delight in in; Persecutors: punished; Saints: happy and Sinners cursed
• Notes: First Part

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