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.) ‎#64a

64a. The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

1 High in the heavens, eternal God,
Thy goodness in full glory shines;
Thy truth shall break through every cloud
That veils and darkens thy designs.

2 Forever firm thy justice stands,
As mountains their foundations keep;
Wise are the wonders of thy hands,
Thy judgments are a mighty deep.

3 Thy providence is kind and large,
Both man and beast thy bounty share;
The whole creation is thy charge,
But saints are thy peculiar care.

4 My God, how excellent thy grace!
Whence all our hope and comfort springs;
The sons of Adam in distress,
Fly to the shadow of thy wings.

5 From the provisions of thy house
We shall be fed with sweet repast;
There mercy like a river flows,
And brings salvation to our taste.

6 Life, like a fountain rich and free,
Springs from the presence of my Lord;
And in thy light our souls shall see
The glories promis'd in thy word.

Text Information

• First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God
• Title: The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 36:5-9
• Topic: Atheism: practical; Attributes of God; Creation and Providence; Flattery and Deceit complained of; God: his Being, Attributes and Providence; God: His perfections; Grace: and providence; Mercies: and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Practical atheism; Praise: for providence and grace; Providence: and grace; Providence: and Perfection of God; Wickedness of Man

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