Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#203a

203a. Who will arise and plead my right

1 Who will arise and plead my right
Against my num'rous foes?
While earth and hell their force unite,
And all my hopes oppose.

2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help,
Sustain'd my fainting head,
My life had now in silence dwelt,
My soul amongst the dead.

3 'Alas! my sliding feet,' I cry'd;
Thy promise was my prop:
Thy grace stood constant by my side,
Thy Spirit bore me up.

4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts
Within my bosom roll,
Thy boundless love forgives my faults,
Thy comforts cheer my soul.

5 Pow'rs of iniquity may rise,
And frame pernicious laws;
But God my refuge, rules the skies,
He will defend my cause.

6 Let malice vent her rage aloud,
Let bold blasphemers scoff;
The Lord our God shall judge the proud,
And cut the sinners off.

Text Information

• First Line: Who will arise and plead my right
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 94:16-23
• Notes: Part 2

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