Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#CXIXb

CXIXb. To Thee, before the dawning light

1 To thee, before the dawning light,
My gracious GOD, I pray;
I meditate thy name by night,
And keep thy law by day.

2 My spirit faints to see thy grace,
Thy promise bears me up;
And while salvation long delays,
Thy word supports my hope.

3 Seven times a day I lift my hands,
And pay my thanks to thee;
Thy righteous providence demands
Repeated praise from me.

4 When midnight darkness veils the skies,
I call thy works to mind;
My thoughts in warm devotion rise,
And sweet acceptance find.

Text Information

• First Line: To Thee, before the dawning light
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:147
  ;
  Psalm 119:55
  ;
  Psalm 119:81
  ;
  Psalm 119:164
  ;
  Psalm 119:62
• Notes: Second Part

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