Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#259b

259b. Blest are the undefil'd in heart

1 Blest are the undefil'd in heart,
Whose ways are right and clean;
Who never from thy law depart,
But fly from ev'ry sin.

2 Blest are the men that keep thy word,
And practise thy commands;
With their whole heart they seek the Lord,
And serve thee with their hands.

3 Great is their peace who love thy law;
How firm their souls abide!
Nor can a bold temptation draw
Their steady feet aside.

4 Then shall my heart have inward joy,
And keep my face from shame,
When all thy statutes I obey,
And honor all thy name.

5 But haughty sinners God will hate,
The proud shall die accurst!
The sons of falsehood and deceit
Are trodden to the dust.

6 Vile as the dross the wicked are,
And those that leave thy ways
Shall see salvation from afar,
But never taste thy grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest are the undefil'd in heart
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:1-3
  ;
  Psalm 119:165
  ;
  Psalm 119:6
  ;
  Psalm 119:21
  ;
  Psalm 119:118-119
  ;
  Psalm 119:115
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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