Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#13

13. A Morning Psalm

1 O Lord, how many are my foes,
In this weak state of flesh and blood?
My peace they daily discompose,
But my defence and hope is God.

2 Tired with the burdens of the day,
To thee I rais'd an evening cry:
Thou heardst when I began to pray,
And thine Almighty help was nigh.

3 Supported by thine heavenly aid
I laid me down and slept secure;
Not death should make my heart afraid,
Though I should wake and rise no more.

4 But God sustain'd me all the night;
Salvation doth to God belong:
He rais'd my head to see the light,
And makes his praise my morning song.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, how many are my foes
• Title: A Morning Psalm
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 3:8
  ;
  Psalm 3:1-5
• Topic: Defense: in God; Doubts and Fears suppressed; Morning: psalm; Persecutors: deliverance from them; Satan subdued; Spiritual Enemies: overcome; Temptations: overcome

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