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 (3rd. ed.) 264. My God, what inward grief I feel

Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#264

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1 My God, what inward grief I feel
When impious men transgress thy will!
I mourn to hear their lips profane,
Take thy tremendous name in vain.

2 Does not my soul detest and hate
The sons of malice and deceit?
Those that oppose thy laws and thee,
I count for enemies to me.

3 Lord, search my soul, try every thought
Though my own heart accuse me not,
Of walking in a false disguise,
I beg the trial of thine eyes.

4 Doth secret mischief lurk within?
Do I indulge some unknown sin?
Oh turn my feet whene'er I stray,
And lead me in thy perfect way.

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First Line:	My God, what inward grief I feel
Title:	Sincerity profest, and Grace tried; or, the Heart searching God
Meter:	Long Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1787
Scripture:	Psalm 139
Topic:	All-seeing God; Appeal to God: concerning our sincerity; Daily Devotion (15 more...)
Notes:	Third Part

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