The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ‎#529

529. Thus saith the mercy of the Lord

Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
I'll bless thy num'rous race, and they
Shall be a seed for me."

Abram believed the promised grace,
And gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was sealed with blood.

Thus Lydia sanctified her house,
When she received the word;
Thus the believing jailer gave
His household to the Lord.

Thus later saints, eternal King!
Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1835
• Scripture:
  Genesis 17:7
  ;
  Genesis 17:10
  ;
  Acts 16:14-15
  ;
  Acts 16:33
  ;
  Psalm 51:3-13
• Topic: Christ: Our Hope; Wickedness: of man; Confession: of sin, repentance, and pardon; Conscience: its guilt relieved; Faith: in the blood of Christ; Guilt: of conscience relieved; Sacrifice; Backsliding soul: restored; Blood: of Christ cleansing from sin; Christ: faith in his blood; Distress: relieved; Pardon: of original and actual sin; Priesthood of Christ; Repentance: and faith in the blood of Christ; Sin: original and actual, confessed and pardoned; Spirit: his teaching desired

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