The Psalms of David ‎#XXXVa

XXXVa. Prayer and Faith of persecuted Saints; or, Imprecations mixed with charity

1 Now plead my cause Almighty God,
With all the sons of strife;
And fight against the men of blood,
Who fight against my life.

2 Draw out thy spear and stop their way,
Lift thine avenging rod;
But to my soul in mercy say,
"I am thy Saviour-God."

3 They plant their snares to catch my feet,
And nets of mischief spread;
Plunge the destroyers in the pit
That their own hands have made.

4 Let fogs and darkness hide their way,
And slipp'ry be their ground;
Thy wrath shall make their lives a prey,
And all their rage confound.

5 They fly like chaff before the wind,
Before thine angry breath;
The Angel of the Lord behind,
Pursues them down to death.

6 They love the road that leads to hell;
Then let the rebels die,
Whose malice is implacable,
Against the Lord on high.

7 But if thou hast a chosen few
Amongst that impious race,
Divide them from the bloody crew,
By thy surprising grace.

8 Then will I raise my tuneful voice,
To make thy wonders known;
In their salvation I'll rejoice,
And bless thee for my own.

Text Information

• First Line: Now plead my cause Almighty God
• Title: Prayer and Faith of persecuted Saints; or, Imprecations mixed with charity
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 35:1-9

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