Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#93a

93a. Blest is the man whose bowels move

1 Blest is the man whose bowels move,
And melt with pity to the poor;
Whose soul by sympathizing love,
Feels what his fellow-saints endure.

2 His heart contrives for their relief
More good than his own hands can do;
He, in the time of gen'ral grief,
Shall find the Lord has bowels too.

3 His soul shall live secure on earth,
With secret blessings on his head,
When drought, and pestilence, and dearth
Around him multiply their dead.

4 Or if he languish on his couch,
God will pronounce his sins forgiv'n,
Will save him with a healing touch,
Or take his willing soul to heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest is the man whose bowels move
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 41:1-3

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