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

LVI. Deliverance from Oppression and Falshood; or GOD's Care of his People in Answer to Faith and Prayer

1 O thou, whose justice reigns on high,
And makes th' oppressor cease,
Behold how envious sinners try
To vex and break my peace.

2 The sons of violence and lies
Join to devour me, Lord;
But as my hourly dangers rise,
My refuge is thy word.

3 In GOD most holy, just, and true,
I have repos'd my trust;
Nor will I fear what flesh can do,
The offspring of the dust.

4 They wrest my words to mischief still,
Charge me with unknown faults;
For mischiefs all their counsels fill,
And malice all their thoughts.

5 Shall they escape without thy frown?
Must their devices stand?
Oh cast the haughty sinner down,
And let him know thy hand!

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6 GOD sees the sorrows of his saints,
Their groans affect his ears;
Thy mercy counts my just complaints,
And numbers all my tears.

7 When to thy throne I raise my cry
The wicked fear and flee:
So swift is prayer to reach the sky,
So near is GOD to me.

8 In thee, most holy, just and true,
I have repos'd my trust;
Nor will I fear what man can do,
The offspring of the dust.

9 Thy solemn vows are on me, Lord,
Thou shalt receive my praise;
I’ll sing, how faithful is thy word!
How righteous all thy ways!

10 Thou hast secur'd my soul from death,
O set thy pris'ner free,
That heart and hand, and life and breath
May be employ'd for thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou, whose justice reigns on high
• Title: Deliverance from Oppression and Falshood; or GOD's Care of his People in Answer to Faith and Prayer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 56
• Notes: Public Domain.

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