The Psalms of David ‎#XXXIb

XXXIb. Deliverance from Slander and Reproach

1 My heart rejoices in thy name,
My God, my help, my trust;
Thou hast preserv'd my face from shame,
Mine honor from the dust.

2 "My life is spent with grief, I cry'd,
"My years consum'd in groans,
"My strength decays, mine eyes are dry'd,
"And sorrow wastes my bones."

3 Among mine enemies my name
Was a mere proverb grown,
While to my neighbors I became
Forgotten and unknown.

4 Slander and fear on ev'ry side,
Seiz'd and beset me round,
I to the throne of grace apply'd,
And speedy rescue found.

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5 How great deliv'rance thou hast wrought
Before the sons of men,
The lying lips to silence brought,
And made their boastings vain!

6 Thy children from the strife of tongues
Shall thy pavilion hide;
Guard them from infamy and wrongs,
And crush the sons of pride.

7 Within thy secret presence, Lord,
Let me for ever dwell;
No fenced city, wall'd and bar'd,
Secures a saint so well.

Text Information

• First Line: My heart rejoices in thy name
• Title: Deliverance from Slander and Reproach
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 31:7-13
  ;
  Psalm 31:18-21

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