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| 69 | 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 (3rd ed.)#70a | 70b |
1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,
"Now will I watch my tongue,
"Lest I let slip one sinful word,
"Or do my neighbour wrong."
2 Whene'er constrain'd a while 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.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Thus I resolv'd before the Lord |
| Title: | Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal |
| Meter: | Com. Metre |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1786 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | Afflictions: submission to them; Devotion: on a sick bed; Health: prayed for (10 more...) |
| Notes: | First part |
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