The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament. 71. Thus I resolv'd before the Lord

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The Psalms of David‎#71

72a

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Watchfulness over the tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal

71. Watchfulness over the tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal

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1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,-
"Now will I watch my Tongue.
"Lest I let slip one sinful Word,
"Or do my Neighbor Wrong."

2 And if I'm e'er constrain'd to stay
With Men of Lives profane,
I'll set a double Guard that Day,
Nor let my Talk be vain.

3 I'll scarce allow my Lips to speak
The pious Thoughts I feel,
Lest Scoffers should th' Occasion take
To mock my holy Zeal.

4 Yet if some proper Hour appear,
I'll not be over-aw'd,
But let the scoffing Sinners hear
That we can speak for GOD..

Text Information
First Line:	Thus I resolv'd before the Lord
Title:	Watchfulness over the tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1740
Scripture:	Psalm 39:1-3
Topic:	Health: prayed for; Mortality: of man; Patience: under afflictions (7 more...)