Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#132

132. Praise to God for Hearing Prayer

1 Now shall my solemn vows be paid
To that almighty Pow'r,
That heard the long requests I made
In my distressful hour.

2 My lips and cheerful heart prepare
To make his mercies known;
Come ye that fear my God and hear
The wonders he has done.

3 When on my head huge sorrows fell,
I sought his heav'nly aid;
He sav'd my sinking soul from hell,
And death's eternal shade.

4 If sin lay cover'd in my heart
While pray'r employ'd my tongue,
The Lord had shown me no regard,
Nor I his praises sung.

5 But God (his name be ever bless'd!)
Has set my spirit free,
Nor turn'd from him my poor request,
Nor turn'd his heart from me.

Text Information

• First Line: Now shall my solemn vows be paid
• Title: Praise to God for Hearing Prayer
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 66:13-20
• Notes: Second part

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