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.) 29a. Are sinners now so senseless grown

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Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#29a

29b

Text:

The Folly of Persecutors

1 Are sinners now so senseless grown
That they the saints devour?
And never worship at thy throne,
Nor fear thine awful power?

2 Great God, appear to their surprise,
Reveal thy dreadful name;
Let them no more thy wrath despise,
Nor turn our hope to shame.

3 Dost thou not dwell among the just?
And yet our foes deride,
That we should make thy name our trust:
Great God, confound their pride.

4 Oh that the joyful day were come,
To finish our distress!
When God shall bring his children home,
Our songs shall never cease.

Text Information
First Line:	Are sinners now so senseless grown
Title:	The Folly of Persecutors
Meter:	Com. Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1787
Scripture:	Psalm 14
Topic:	Atheism: practical; Children: instructed; Falsehood, Blasphemy etc. (7 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.