Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#285

285. Firm and unmov'd are they

1 Firm and unmov'd are they
That rest their souls on God;
Firm as the mount where David dwelt,
Or where the ark abode.

2 As mountains stood to guard
The city's sacred ground,
So God, and his almighty love,
Embrace his saints around.

3 What tho' a Father's rod
Drop a chastising stroke,
Yet, lest it wound their souls too deep,
Its fury shall be broke.

4 Deal gently, Lord, with those
Whose faith and pious fear,
Whose hope and love, and ev'ry grace,
Proclaim their hearts sincere.

5 Nor shall the tyrants rage
Too long oppress the saint;
The God of Isr'el will support
His children lest they faint.

6 But if our slavish fear
Will choose the road to hell,
We must expect our portion there,
Where bolder sinners dwell.

Text Information

• First Line: Firm and unmov'd are they
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 125
• Notes: Public Domain.

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