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.) ‎#98b

98b. Behold us, Lord, and let our cry

1 Behold us, Lord, and let our cry
Before thy throne ascend,
Cast thou on us a pitying eye,
And still our lives defend.

2 For slaughtering foes insult us round,
Oppressive, proud and vain,
They cast thy temples to the ground,
And all our rites profane.

3 Yet thy forgiving grace we trust,
And in thy power rejoice;
Thine arm shall crush our foes to dust,
Thy praise inspire our voice.

4 Be thou with those whose friendly hand
Upheld us in distress,
Extend thy truth through every land,
And still thy people bless.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold us, Lord, and let our cry
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 54
• Topic: Education: religious; Peace: and holiness encouraged; Support: and comfort in God

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