The Psalms of David ‎#65b

65b. Practical Atheism expos'd; or, The Being and Attributes of God asserted

1 While Men grow bold in wicked Ways,
And yet a GOD they own,
My Heart within me often says,
"Their Thoughts believe there's none."

2 Their Thoughts and Ways at once declare,
(Whate'er their Lips profess)
GOD hath no Wrath for them to fear,
Nor will they seek his Grace.

3 What strange Self-flatt'ry blinds their Eyes!
But there's a hast'ning Hour,
When they shall see with sore Surprize
The Terrors of thy Pow'r.

4 Thy Justice shall maintain its Throne,
Tho' Mountains melt away;
Thy Judgments are a World unknown,
A deep, unfathom'd Sea.

5 Above the Heav'n's created Rounds,
Thy Mercies, Lord, extend;
Thy Truth out-lives the narrow Bounds
Where Time and Nature end.

6 Safety to Man thy Goodness brings,
Nor overlooks the Beast;
Beneath the Shadow of thy Wings
Thy Children chuse to rest.

7 [From Thee, when Creature-Streams run low.
And mortal Comforts die,
Perpetual Springs of Life shall flow,
And raise our Pleasures high.

8 Tho' all created Light decay,
And Death close up our Eyes,
Thy Presence makes eternal Day,
Where Clouds can never rise.]

Text Information

• First Line: While Men grow bold in wicked Ways
• Title: Practical Atheism expos'd; or, The Being and Attributes of God asserted
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 36:1-9
• Topic: Afflicted: Submission to them; Atheism: practical; Attributes of God; Devotions: on a sick Bed; Flattery and Deceit complained of; God: his Being, Attributes and Providence; God: His perfections; God: mercy and truth; Grace: and providence; Persecutions of God; Praise: for providence and grace; Providence: and Grace promised; Providence: and perfections of God; Wickedness of Man

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