The Psalms of David ‎#II.XCIX

II.XCIX. Let the whole Race of Creatures lie

1 Let the whole Race of Creatures lie
Abas'd before their God;
Whate'er his sov'reign Voice has form'd
He governs with a Nod.

[2 Ten Thousand Ages e'er the Skies
Were into Motion brought;
All the long Years, and Worlds to come,
Stood present to his Thought.

3 There's not a Sparrow, or a Worm,
But's found in his Decrees;
He raises Monarchs to their Thrones,
And sinks them as he please.]

4 If Light attends the Course I run,
'Tis he provides those Rays;
And 'tis his Hand that hides my Sun,
If Darkness clouds my Days.

5 Yet I would not be much concern'd,
Nor vainly long to see
The Volume of his deep Decrees,
What Months are writ for me.

6 When he reveals the Book of Life,
O may I read my Name
Amongst the chosen of his Love,
The Foll'wers of the Lamb.

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• First Line: Let the whole Race of Creatures lie
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Topic: God's Decrees

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