Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#LIIa

LIIa. The disappointment of the wicked

1 Why should the mighty make their boast,
And heavenly grace despise?
In their own arm they put their trust,
And fill their mouth with lies.

2 But God in vengeance shall destroy,
And drive them from his face;
No more shall they his church annoy,
Nor find on earth a place.

3 But like a cultur'd olive grove,
Dress'd in immortal green,
Thy children, blooming in thy love,
Amid thy courts are seen.

4 On thine eternal grace, O Lord,
Thy saints shall rest secure,
And all, who trust thy holy word,
Shall find salvation sure.

Text Information

• First Line: Why should the mighty make their boast
• Title: The disappointment of the wicked
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 52

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