Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian church in general (3rd. ed.) 61a. How blest the man to whom his God

Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#61a

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1 How blest the man to whom his God
No more imputes his sin,
But wash'd in the Redeemer's blood
Hath made his garments clean!

2 And blest beyond expression he,
Whose debts are thus discharg'd;
And from the guilty bondage free
He feels his soul enlarg'd.

3 His spirit hates deceit and lies,
His words are all sincere:
He guards his heart, he guards his eyes,
To keep his conscience clear.

4 While I my inward guilt supprest,
No quiet could I find;
Thy wrath lay burning in my breast,
And rack'd my tortur'd mind.

5 Then I confess'd my troubled thoughts,
My secret sins reveal'd,
Thy pardoning grace forgave my faults,
Thy grace my pardon seal'd.

6 This shall invite thy saints to pray;
When like a raging flood
Temptations rise, our strength and stay
Is a forgiving God.

Text Information
First Line:	How blest the man to whom his God
Title:	Free Pardon and sincere Obedience; or, Confession and Forgivness
Meter:	Common Meter
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1787
Scripture:	Psalm 32
Topic:	Blessings: of a person; Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Confession: of sin, repentance, and pardon (9 more...)
Notes:	Now Public Domain.