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

273b. Mercy to Sufferers; or God hearing Prayer

1 Let every tongue thy goodness speak,
Thou sovereign Lord of all;
Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak,
And raise the poor that fall.

2 When sorrow bows the spirit down,
Or virtue lies distrest
Beneath some proud oppressor's frown,
Thou giv'st the mourners rest.

3 The Lord supports our sinking days
And guides our giddy youth;
Holy and just are all his ways,
And all his words are truth.

4 He knows the pains his servants feel,
He hears his children cry,
And their best wishes to fulfil
His grace is ever nigh.

5 His mercy never shall remove
From men of heart sincere;
He saves the souls, whose humble love
Is join'd with holy fear.

6 [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay,
And pierce their hearts with pain;
But none that serve the Lord shall say,
"They sought his aid in vain.]

7 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise,
And spread his fame abroad;
Let all the sons of Adam raise
The honours of their God.]

Text Information

• First Line: Let every tongue thy goodness speak
• Title: Mercy to Sufferers; or God hearing Prayer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 145:14
  ;
  Psalm 145:17-21
• 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: Third Part

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