The Psalms of David ‎#58a

58a. Creatures vain, and God All-suffering

1 Blest is the Nation where the Lord
Hath fix'd his gracious Throne,
Where he reveals his heav'nly Word,
And calls their Tribes his own.

2 His Eye with Infinite Survey
Does the whole World behold;
He form'd us all of equal Clay,
And knows our feeble Mould.

3 Kings are not rescu'd by the Force
Of Armies from the Grave;
Nor Speed, nor Courage of an Horse
Can the bold Rider save.

4 Vain is the Strength of Beasts or Men,
To hope for Safety thence;
But holy Souls from God obtain
A strong and sure Defence.

5 GOD is their Fear, and GOD their Trust;
When Plagues or Famine spread,
His watchful Eye secures the Just
Among ten thousand Dead.

6 Lord, let our Hearts in Thee rejoice,
And bless us from thy Throne;
For we have made thy Word our Choice,
And trust thy Grace alone.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest is the Nation where the Lord
• Title: Creatures vain, and God All-suffering
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 33
• Topic: Sincerity; Creation and Providence; Creatures: no trust in them; Friendship its Blessings; God: all-sufficient; God: our Defense and Salvation; Grace: and providence; Praise: for creation and providence; Works: and grace

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