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 (Corr. and enl.) CXIXj. Behold thy waiting servant, Lord

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CXIXi

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

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Text:

Pleading the Promises

1 Behold thy waiting servant, Lord,
Devoted to thy fear;
Remember and confirm thy word,
For all my hopes are there.

2 Hast thou not writ salvation down,
And promised quickening grace?
Doth not my heart address thy throne?
And yet thy love delays.

3 Mine eyes for thy salvation fail;
Oh bear thy servant up;
Nor let the scoffing lips prevail,
Who dare reproach my hope.

4 Didst thou not raise my faith, O Lord?
Then let thy truth appear:
Saints shall rejoice in my reward,
And trust as well as fear.

Text Information
First Line:	Behold thy waiting servant, Lord
Title:	Pleading the Promises
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1785
Scripture:	Psalm 119:38 ; Psalm 119:48-49 ; Psalm 119:41-42 ; Psalm 119:74 ; Psalm 119:107 ; Psalm 119:123
Notes:	Now Public Domain. Tenth Part