Psalms: carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America: being an improvement of the old versions of the Psalms of David 73c. Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I

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73b

Psalms‎#73c

73d

Text:

The Prosperity of Sinners cursed

1 Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I,
To mourn, and murmur, and repine
To see the wicked plac'd on high,
In pride and robes of honour shine.

2 But, Oh their end, their dreadful end!
Thy sanctuary taught me so:
On slipp'ry rocks I see them stand,
And fiery billows roll below.

3 Now let them boast how tall they rise,
I'll never envy them again,
There they may stand with haughty eyes,
Till they plunge deep in endless pain.

4 Their fancy'd joys, how fast they flee!
Like dreams, as fleeting and as vain,
Their songs of softest harmony,
Are but a preface to their pain.

5 Now I esteem their mirth and wine,
Too dear to purchase with my blood?
Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine,
My life, my portion, and my God.

Text Information
First Line:	Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I
Title:	The Prosperity of Sinners cursed
Meter:	Long Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1793
Scripture:	Psalm 73:22 ; Psalm 73:3 ; Psalm 73:6 ; Psalm 73:17-20
Notes:	Public Domain.