Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#37a

37a. Just are thy ways, and true thy word

1 Just are thy ways, and true thy word,
Great Rock of my secure abode:
Who is a God beside the Lord?
Or where's a refuge like our God?

2 'Tis he that girds me with his might,
Gives me his holy sword to wield;
And while with sin and hell I fight,
Spreads his salvation for my shield.

3 He lives, and blessings crown his reign,
The God of my salvation lives,
The dark designs of hell are vain;
While heavenly peace my Father gives.

4 Before the scoffers of the age,
I will exalt my Father's name,
Nor tremble at their mighty rage,
But meet reproach, and bear the shame.

5 To David and his royal seed
Thy grace for ever shall extend;
Thy love to saints in Christ their head,
Knows not a limit, nor an end.

Text Information

• First Line: Just are thy ways, and true thy word
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 18:30-31
  ;
  Psalm 18:34-36
  ;
  Psalm 18:46-50
• Topic: Defense: and Salvation in God; Delight: in God; Deliverance: from despair; Despair: deliverance from it; Enemies: overcome; Evidence: of Sincerity; Intemperance: punished; Obedience: sincere; Psalm: for soldiers; Saints: Triumph; Sincerity: proved and rewarded; Spiritual Enemies: overcome; Temptations: overcome; War: victory; War: spiritual
• Notes: Third Part

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