Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#85b

85b. The Glory of Christ, and Power of his Gospel

1 Now be my heart inspir'd to sing
The glories of my Saviour King,
Jesus the Lord; how heavenly fair
His form! how bright his beauties are!

2 O'er all the sons of human race
He shines with far superior grace,
Love from his lips divinely flows,
And blessings all his state compose.

3 Dress thee in arms, most mighty Lord.
Gird on the terror of thy sword,
In majesty and glory ride,
With truth and meekness at thy side.

4 Thine anger, like a pointed dart,
Shall pierce the foes of stubborn heart;
Or words of mercy kind and sweet
Shall melt the rebels at thy feet.

5 Thy throne, O God, forever stands,
Grace is the sceptre in thy hands;
Thy laws and works are just and right,
But grace and justice thy delight.

6 God, thine own God has richly shed
His oil of gladness on thy head;
And with his sacred spirit bless'd
His first born Son above the rest.

Text Information

• First Line: Now be my heart inspir'd to sing
• Title: The Glory of Christ, and Power of his Gospel
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 45
• Topic: Christ: his perennial Glories and Government; Church: of the Gentiles; Church: the spouse of Christ; Gentiles: church; Glorification of Christ; Gospel: its glory and success; Governance: of Christ; Grace: Of Christ; Marriage: mystical; Praise: to Jesus Christ

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