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1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,
'Now will I watch my tongue,
'Lest I let slip one sinful word,
'Or do my neighbor wrong.'
2 And if I'm e'er constrain'd to stay
With men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
Nor let my talk be vain.
3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak
The pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoffers should th' occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.
4 Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be over aw'd,
But let the scoffing sinner hear
That I can speak for God.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Thus I resolv'd before the Lord |
| Meter: | C. M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1790 |
| Scripture: | |
| Notes: | Part 1 |
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