P.XXXVIII | Church Hymn Book#P.XXXIX.I | P.XXXIX.II |
1 Thus I resolved before the Lord,
"Now will I watch my tongue,
"Lest I let slip one sinful word,
"Or do my neighbour wrong."
2 Whene'er constrained awhile to stay
With men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
Nor let my talk be vain.
3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak
The pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoffers should th'occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.
4 Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be over-aw'd,
But let the scoffing sinners hear
That we can speak for God.
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First Line: | Thus I resolv'd before the Lord |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1816 |
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Topic: | Watchfulness over the Tongue |