Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#87

87. Thus I resolv'd before the Lord

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:
  Psalm 39:1-3
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Part 1

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