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.) 52b. I will extol thee, Lord, on high

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52a

Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#52b

53a

Text:

Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed

52b. Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed

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1 I will extol thee, Lord, on high,
At thy command diseases fly:
Who but a God can speak and save
From the dark borders of the grave?

2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints, and prove
How large his grace, how kind his love,
Let all your powers rejoice, and trace
The wondrous records of his grace.

3 His anger but a moment stays;
His love is life and length of days:
Tho' grief and tears the night employ,
The morning-star restores the joy.

Text Information
First Line:	I will extol thee, Lord, on high
Title:	Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed
Meter:	Long Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1790
Scripture:	Psalm 30
Topic:	Funeral psalm; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Praise: for health restored; Recovery from Sickness (1 more...)
Notes:	Now Public Domain. First Part