Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#185a

185a. My never-ceasing songs shall show

1 My never-ceasing songs shall show
The mercies of the Lord;
And make succeeding ages know
How faithful is his word.

2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce
Shall firm as heav'n endure:
And if he speak a promise once,
Th' eternal grace is sure.

3 How long the race of David held
The promis'd Jewish throne!
But there's a nobler cov'nant seal'd
To David's greater Son.

4 His seed for ever shall possess
A throne above the skies;
The meanest subject of his grace
Shall to that glory rise.

5 Lord God of hosts, thy wond'rous ways
Are sung by saints above;
And saints on earth their honors raise
To thy unchanging love.

Text Information

• First Line: My never-ceasing songs shall show
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 89
• Notes: Part 1

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