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.) 153a. Blest are the souls that hear and know

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Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#153a

153b

Text:

A blessed Gospel

1 Blest are the souls that hear and know
The gospel's joyful sound!
Peace shall attend the path they go,
And light their steps surround.

2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up,
Through their Redeemer's name;
His righteousness exalts their hope,
And fills their foes with shame.

3 The Lord our glory and defence,
Strength and salvation gives;
Israel, thy king forever reigns,
Thy God forever lives.

Text Information
First Line:	Blest are the souls that hear and know
Title:	A blessed Gospel
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1790
Scripture:	Psalm 89:15-18
Topic:	Angels: all subject to Christ; Christ: covenant made with him; Christ: God and man (25 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.