Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) 160. Forever shall my song record

Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.)‎#160

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The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

1 Forever shall my song record
The truth and mercy of the Lord;
Mercy and truth forever stand
Like heaven establish'd by his hand.

2 Thus to his Son he sware and said,
"With thee my covenant first is made;
"In thee shall dying sinners live;
"Glory and grace are thine to give.

3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest;
"Thy children shall be ever blest;
"Thou art my chosen king, thy throne
"Shall stand eternal like my own.

4 "There’s none of all my sons above
"So much my image or my love;
"Celestial powers thy subjects are,
"Then what can earth to thee compare?

5 "David, my servant, whom I chose,
"To guard my flock, to crush my foes;
"And rais'd him to the Jewish throne,
"Was but a shadow of my Son."

6 Now let the church rejoice and sing
Jesus her saviour and her king:
Angels his heavenly wonders show,
And saints declare his works below.

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First Line:	Forever shall my song record
Title:	The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David
Meter:	Long Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1786
Scripture:	Psalm 89
Topic:	Angels: all subject to Christ; Christ: covenant made with him; Christ: God and man (25 more...)

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