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 Sinners hear
That we can speak for GOD..
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First Line: | Thus I resolv'd before the Lord |
Title: | Watchfulness over the tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1740 |
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Topic: | Health: prayed for; Mortality: of man; Patience: under afflictions(7 more...) |