Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#249b

249b. Humility and Submission

1 Is there ambition in my heart?
Search, gracious God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part?
Lord, I appeal to thee.

2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild,
Content, my father, with thy will,
And peaceful as a child.

3 The patient soul, the lowly mind
Shall have a large reward:
Let saints in sorrow lie resign'd,
And trust a faithful Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Is there ambition in my heart?
• Title: Humility and Submission
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 131
• Topic: Afflictions: submission to them; Appeal to God: Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience: in darkness; Resignation; Submission

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