Psalms ‎#18b

18b. Sincerity proved and rewarded

1 Lord, thou hast seen my soul sincere,
Hast made thy truth and love appear;
Before mine eyes I set thy laws,
And thou hast own'd my righteous cause.

2 Since I have learn'd thy holy ways,
I've walk'd upright before thy face;
Or if my feet did e'er depart,
Thy love reclaim'd my wand'ring heart.

3 What sore temptations broke my rest!
What wars and strugglings in my breast!
But through thy grace that reigns within,
I guard against my darling sin.

4 That sin which close besets me still,
That works and strives against my will;
When shall thy spirit's sov'reign pow'r
Destroy it, that it rise no more.

5 With an impartial hand, the Lord
Deals out to mortals their reward:
The kind and faithful souls shall find
A God as faithful and as kind.

6 And men that love revenge shall know,
God hath an arm of vengeance too:
The just and pure, shall ever say,
Thou art more pure, more just than they.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, thou hast seen my soul sincere
• Title: Sincerity proved and rewarded
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Psalm 18:20-26
• Notes: Second Part

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