Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#117a

117a. Great God attend to my complaint

1 Great God attend to my complaint,
Nor let my drooping spirit faint;
When foes in secret spread the snare,
Let my salvation be thy care.

2 Shield me without and guard within,
From treacherous foes and deadly sin;
May envy, lust, and pride depart,
And heavenly grace expand my heart.

3 Thy justice and thy power display,
And scatter far thy foes away;
While listening nations learn thy word,
And saints triumphant bless the Lord.

4 Than shall thy church exalt her voice,
And all that love thy name rejoice;
By faith approach thine awful throne,
And plead the merits of thy Son.

Text Information

• First Line: Great God attend to my complaint
• Meter: Long metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 64
• Topic: Seeking God

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