The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ‎#575

575. My God, accept my early vows

My God, accept my early vows,
Like morning incense in thine house;
And let my nightly worship rise
Sweet as the evening sacrifice.

Watch o'er my lips, and guard them, Lord,
From every rash and heedless word;
Nor let my feet incline to tread
The guilty path where sinners lead.

O may the righteous, when I stray,
Smite, and reprove my wand'ring way!
Their gentle words, like ointment shed,
Shall never bruise, but cheer my head.

When I behold them pressed with grief,
I'll cry to heav'n for their relief;
And by my warm petitions prove
How much I prize their faithful love.

Text Information

• First Line: My God, accept my early vows
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1835
• Scripture:
  Psalm 141:2-5
• Topic: Morning: psalm; Evening: psalm; Faithfulness: of man; Watchfulness; Devotion: daily; Worship: daily; Brotherly: reproof

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