Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#34a

34a. Portion of Saints and Sinners; or, Hope and Despair in Death

1 Arise, my gracious God,
And make the wicked flee:
They are but thy chastising rod
To drive thy saints to thee.

2 Behold the sinner dies,
His haughty words are vain;
Here in this life his pleasure lies,
And all beyond is pain.

3 Then let his pride advance,
And boast of all his store;
The Lord is my inheritance,
My soul can wish no more.

4 I shall behold the face
Of my forgiving God;
And stand complete in righteousness,
Wash'd in my Saviour's blood.

5 There's a new heaven begun
When I awake from death,
Drest in the likeness of thy Son,
And draw immortal breath.

Text Information

• First Line: Arise, my gracious God
• Title: Portion of Saints and Sinners; or, Hope and Despair in Death
• Meter: Short Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 17:13-15
• Topic: Courage: in death; Death: of saints and sinners; Death: courage in it; Grace: Tried by Affliction; Heaven: of separate souls; Hope: and despair in death; Old age: and resurrection; Portion of saints and sinners; Resurrection: of the saints; Separate Souls: Heaven; Souls in separate state

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