Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#266a

266a. Pleading with submission

1 O thou whose grace and justice reign,
Enthron'd above the skies,
To thee our hearts would tell their pain,
To thee we lift our eyes.

2 As servants watch their master's hand,
And fear the angry stroke;
Or maids before their mistress stand,
And wait a peaceful look.

3 So for our sins we justly feel
Thy discipline, O God;
Yet wait the gracious moment still,
Till thou remove thy rod.

4 Those that in wealth and pleasure live,
Our daily groans deride,
And thy delays of mercy give
Fresh courage to their pride.

5 Our foes insult us, but our hope
In thy compassion lies;
This thought shall bear our spirits up,
That God will not despise.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou whose grace and justice reign
• Title: Pleading with submission
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 123

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