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

IXb. The Wisdom and Equity of Providence

1 When the great Judge supreme and just
Shall once enquire for blood,
The humble souls that mourn in dust,
Shall find a faithful GOD.

2 He from the dreadful gates of death
Does his own children raise;
In Zion’s gates, with chearful breath,
They sing their Father’s praise.

3 His foes shall fall, with heedless feet,
Into the pit they made;
And sinners perish in the net
That their own hands have spread.

4 Thus by thy judgment, mighty GOD,
Are thy deep counsels known;
When men of mischief are destroy'd,
In snares that were their own.

Pause.

5 The wicked shall sink down to hell;
Thy wrath devour the lands,
That dare forget thee, or rebel
Against thy known commands.

6 Though saints to sore distress are brought,
And wait, and long complain,
Their cries shall never be forgot,
Nor shall their hopes be vain.

7 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat,
To judge and save the poor;
Let nations tremble at thy feet,
And man prevail no more.

8 Thy thunder shall affright the proud,
And put their hearts to pain,
Make them confess that thou art GOD,
And they but feeble men.

Text Information

• First Line: When the great Judge supreme and just
• Title: The Wisdom and Equity of Providence
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 9:12
• Notes: Second Part

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