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.) ‎#214a

214a. Holiness and Comfort from the Word

1 Lord, I esteem thy judgments right,
And all thy statutes just;
Thence I maintain a constant fight
With every flattering lust.

2 Thy precepts often I survey;
I keep thy law in sight,
Through all the business of the day,
To form my actions right.

3 My heart in midnight silence cries,
"How sweet thy comforts be;"
My thoughts in holy wonder rise,
And bring their thanks to thee.

4 And when my spirit drinks her fill,
At some good word of thine,
Not mighty men that share the spoil,
Have joys compar'd to mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, I esteem thy judgments right
• Title: Holiness and Comfort from the Word
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:162
  ;
  Psalm 119:19
  ;
  Psalm 119:62
  ;
  Psalm 119:9
  ;
  Psalm 119:97
  ;
  Psalm 119:128
• Topic: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God: Delight in in; Persecutors: punished; Midnight thoughts; Scripture: holiness and comfort from it
• Notes: Sixth Part

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