Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian church in general (4th ed.) 11b. Lord, thou wilt hear me when I pray

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11a

Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#11b

Text:

An Evening Hymn

1 Lord, thou wilt hear me when I pray;
I am for ever thine;
I fear before thee all the day,
Nor would I dare to sin.

2 And while I rest my weary head,
From cares and business free,
’Tis sweet conversing on my bed,
With my own heart and thee.

3 I pay this evening sacrifice;
And when my work is done,
Great God, my faith and hope relies
Upon thy grace alone.

4 Thus with my thoughts compos'd to peace,
I’ll give mine eyes to sleep:
Thy hand in safety keeps my days,
And will my slumbers keep.

Text Information
First Line:	Lord, thou wilt hear me when I pray
Title:	An Evening Hymn
Meter:	Com. Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1790
Scripture:	Psalm 4:3-5 ; Psalm 4:8
Topic:	Christ: Our Hope; Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Evening Psalm (4 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.