The Psalms of David ‎#65a

65a. The Perfections and Providecn of God; or, General Providence, and Special Grace

1 High in the Heav'ns, eternal GOD,
Thy Goodness in full Glory shines;
Thy Truth shall break thro' every Cloud
That veils and darkens thy Designs.

2 For ever firm thy Justice stands,
As Mountains their Foundations keep;
Wise are the Wonders of thy Hands,
Thy Judgments are a mighty Deep.

3 Thy Providence is kind and large,
Both Man and Beast thy Bounty share;
The whole Creation is thy Charge,
But Saints are thy peculiar Care.

4 My GOD! how excellent thy Grace,
Whence all our Hope and Comfort springs;
The Sons of Adam in Distress
Fly to the Shadow of thy Wings.

5 From the Provisions of thy House
We shall be fed with sweet Repast;
There Mercy like a River flows,
And brings salvation to our Taste.

6 Life, like a Fountain rich and free,
Springs from the Presence of the Lord;
And in thy Light our Souls shall see
The Glories promis'd in thy Word.

Text Information

• First Line: High in the Heav'ns, eternal GOD
• Title: The Perfections and Providecn of God; or, General Providence, and Special Grace
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 36:5-9
• Topic: Afflicted: Submission to them; Atheism: practical; Attributes of God; Devotions: on a sick Bed; Flattery and Deceit complained of; God: his Being, Attributes and Providence; God: His perfections; God: mercy and truth; Grace: and providence; Persecutions of God; Praise: for providence and grace; Providence: and Grace promised; Providence: and perfections of God; Wickedness of Man

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