Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#273a

273a. The Goodness of God

1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace,
My God, my heavenly King;
Let age to age thy righteousness
In sounds of glory sing.

2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines
His goodness to the skies;
Through the whole earth his bounty shines,
And every want supplies.

3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait
On Thee for daily food,
Thy liberal hand provides their meat,
And fills their mouths with good.

4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord!
How slow thine anger moves!
But soon he sends his pardoning word
To cheer the souls he loves.

5 Creatures with all their endless race
Thy power and praise proclaim;
But saints that taste thy richer grace
Delight to bless thy name.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace
• Title: The Goodness of God
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 145:7-10
• Topic: Afflicted: supported; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness: Of God; God: goodness and mercy; God: goodness and truth; God: great and good; God: kind to his people; God: worthy of all praise; God: mercy and truth; God: His perfections; Goodness of God; Mercies: and truth of God; Perfections of God; Praise: General
• Notes: Second Part

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