The Psalms of David ‎#LXII

LXII. No Trust in the Creatures; or, Faith in Divine Grace and Power

1 My spirit looks to God alone;
My rock and refuge is his throne;
In all my fears, in all my straits,
My soul on his salvation waits.

2 Trust him, ye saints, in all your ways,
Pour out your hearts before his face:
When helpers fail, and foes invade,
GOD is our all-sufficient aid.

3 False are the men of high degree,
The baser sort are vanity;
Laid in the balance, both appear
Light as a puff of empty air.

4 Make not encreasing gold your trust,
Nor set your hearts on glittering dust;
Why will you grasp the fleeting smoke,
And not believe what GOD has spoke?

5 Once has his awful voice declar'd,
Once and again my ears have heard,
"All pow'r is his eternal due;
He must be fear'd and trusted too."

6 For sov'reign pow'r reigns not alone,
Grace is a partner of the throne:
Thy grace and justice, mighty LORD,
Shall well divide our last reward.

Text Information

• First Line: My spirit looks to God alone
• Title: No Trust in the Creatures; or, Faith in Divine Grace and Power
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 62:5-12
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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