Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #360 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics:
When pain and anguish seize me, Lord,
All my support is from thy word:
My soul dissolves for heaviness;
Uphold me with thy strength'ning grace.
The proud have framed their scoffs and lies,
They watch my feet with envious eyes,
And tempt my soul to snares and sin,
Yet thy commands I ne'er decline.
They hate me, Lord, without a cause,
They hate to see me love thy laws;
But I will trust and fear thy name,
Till pride and malice die with shame.
Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Afflictions courage in them; Courage in persecution; Persecution courage in it; Perseverance in trials Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English
When pain and anguish seize me, Lord