The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ‎#256

256. Hear what the Lord in vision said

Hear what the Lord in vision said,
And made his mercy known:
"Sinners, behold your help is laid
On my Almighty Son.

"Behold the Man my wisdom chose
Among your mortal race:
His head my holy oil o'erflows,
The Spirit of my grace.

"High shall he reign on David's throne,
My people's better King;
My arm shall beat his rivals down,
And still new subjects bring.

"My truth shall guard him in his way,
With mercy by his side,
While in my name through earth and sea
He shall in triumph ride.

"Me for his Father and his God
He shall for ever own,
Call me his rock, his high abode,
And I'll support my Son.

"My first-born Son arrayed in grace
At my right hand shall sit;
Beneath him angels know their place,
And monarchs at his feet.

"My cov'nant stands for ever fast,
My promises are strong;
Firm as the heav'ns his throne shall last,
His seed endure as long."

Text Information

• First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1835
• Scripture:
  Psalm 89:19-52
• Topic: Providence: in air, earth, and sea; Christ: the true David; God: mercy and truth; Mercies: and truth of God; Funeral psalm; Man: his vanity as mortal; Vanity: of man as mortal; Death: and the resurrection; Resurrection: and death; God: his power and majesty; Power and majesty of God; Old age: and resurrection; Glory: and grace promised; Afflictions: without rejection; Angels: all subject to Christ; Christ: covenant made with him; Christ: God and man; Christ: his mediatorial kingdom; Covenent: made with Christ; Covenent: of grace unchangeable; Faithfulness: Of God; Fears: in the worship of God; Frailty: of man; God: Unchangeable; Gospel: joyful sound; Life: short and feeble; Love: of God unchangeable; Mortality: and hope; Psalm: for a funeral; Reverence in worship; Unchangeable God; Worship: with reverence

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