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.) ‎#211b

211b. Profession of Sincerity, Repentance, and Obedience

1 Thou art my portion, O my God:
Soon as I know thy way,
My heart makes haste t' obey thy word,
And suffers no delay.

2 I chose the path of heavenly truth,
And glory in my choice;
Not all the riches of the earth
Could make me so rejoice.

3 The testimonies of thy grace
I set before my eyes;
Thence I derive my daily strength,
And there my comfort lies.

4 If once I wander from thy path,
I think upon my ways,
Then turn my feet to thy commands,
And trust thy pardoning grace.

5 Now I am thine, forever thine,
Oh save thy servant, Lord,
Thou art my shield, my hiding-place;
My hope is in thy word.

6 Thou hast inclin'd this heart of mine
Thy statutes to fulfil;
And thus till mortal life shall end
Would I perform thy will.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou art my portion, O my God
• Title: Profession of Sincerity, Repentance, and Obedience
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:112
  ;
  Psalm 119:94
  ;
  Psalm 119:59
  ;
  Psalm 119:90
  ;
  Psalm 119:60
  ;
  Psalm 119:57
• Topic: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God: Delight in in; Persecutors: punished; Profession: of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity: professed
• Notes: Third Part

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