A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship ‎#XCVI

XCVI. Thy people, Lord, have ever found

1 Thy people, Lord, have ever found
'Tis good to bear thy rod;
Afflictions make us learn thy law,
And live upon our God.

2 This is the comfort we enjoy;
When new distress begins,
We read thy word, we run thy way,
And hate our former sins.

3 Thy judgment, Lord, are always right,
Though they may seem severe;
The sharpest sufferings we endure
Flow from thy faithful care.

4 Before we knew thy chastening rod,
Our feet were apt to stray;
Now may we learn to keep thy word,
Nor wander from thy way.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy people, Lord, have ever found
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: Confidence and Resignation: Submission under Affliction

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