Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#91

91. The glory of Christ, and power of the gospel

1 Now be my heart inspir'd to sing
The glories of my Saviour King,
Jesus the Lord; how heav'nly fair
His form! how bright his beauties are!

2 O'er all the sons of human race
He shines with a superior grace,
Love from his lips divinely flows,
And blessings all his state compose.

3 Dress thee in arms, most mighty Lord,
Gird on the terror of thy sword,
In majesty and glory ride
With truth and meekness at thy side.

4 Thine anger, like a pointed dart,
Shall pierce the foes of stubborn heart;
Or words of mercy, kind and sweet,
Shall melt the rebels at thy feet.

5 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands,
Grace is the sceptre in thy hands;
Thy laws and works are just and right,
But grace and justice thy delight.

6 God, thine own God, has richly shed
His oil of gladness on thy head;
And with his sacred Spirit blest
His first-born Son above the rest.

Text Information

• First Line: Now be my heart inspir'd to sing
• Title: The glory of Christ, and power of the gospel
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 45
• Notes: Now Public Domain. First part

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