The Psalms of David ‎#CXXXVIII

CXXXVIII. Restoring and preserving Grace

1 With all my pow'rs of heart and tongue,
I'll praise my Maker in my song:
Angels shall hear the notes I raise,
Approve the song, and join the praise.

2 Angels that make thy church their care,
Shall witness my devotions there,
While holy zeal directs my eyes
To thy fair temple in the skies.

3 I'll sing thy truth and mercy LORD;
I'll sing the wonders of thy word;
Not all the works and names below
So much thy pow'r and glory show.

4 To GOD I cry'd when troubles rose;
He heard me, and subdu'd my foes:
He did my rising fears controul,
And strength diffus'd thro' all my soul.

5 The GOD of heav'n maintains his state,
Frowns on the proud, and scorns the great;
But from his throne descends to see
The sons of hymble poverty.

6 Amidst a thousand snares I stand,
Upheld and guarded by thy hand;
Thy words my fainting soul revive,
And keep my dying faith alive.

7 Grace will compleat what grace begins,
To save from sorrows or from sins:
The work that wisdom undertakes,
Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes.

Text Information

• First Line: With all my pow'rs of heart and tongue
• Title: Restoring and preserving Grace
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 138
• Notes: Public Domain.

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