The Psalms of David ‎#XVIc

XVIc. Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection

1 When God is nigh, my faith is strong,
His arm is my almighty prop;
Be glad, my heart, rejoice my tongue,
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.

2 Tho' in the dust I lay my head,
Yet, gracious GOD, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead,
Nor lose thy children in the grave.

3 My flesh shall thy first call obey,
Shake off the dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wond'rous way,
Up to the throne above the sky.

4 There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
(Which we but tasted here below)
Spread heav'nly joys thro' all the place.

Text Information

• First Line: When God is nigh, my faith is strong
• Title: Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16

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