A Selection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#CXXXVI

CXXXVI. Confidence

1 With all my pow'rs of heart and tongue,
I'll praise my maker in my song
Angels shall hear the notes I raise,
Approve the song, and join the praise.

2 I'll sing thy truth and mercy, LORD;
I'll sing the wonders of thy word;
Not all thy works, and names below,
So much thy pow'r and glory shew.

3 To GOD I cry'd when troubles rose;
He heard me, and subdu'd my foes;
He did my rising fears controul,
And strength diffused thro' all my soul.

4 Amidst a thousand snares I stand,
Upheld and guarded by thy hand;
Thy words my fainting soul revive,
And keep my dying faith alive.

5 Grace will compleat what grace begins,
To save from sorrow, or from sins:
The work that wisdom undertakes,
Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes.

Text Information

• First Line: With all my pow'rs of heart and tongue
• Title: Confidence
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: After Sermon
• Source: The Coll.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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