The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ‎#577

577. Thus far the Lord has led me on

Thus far the Lord has led me on,
Thus far his power prolongs my days;
And every evening shall make known
Some fresh memorial of his grace.

Much of my time has run to waste,
And I perhaps am near my home;
But he forgives my follies past,
He gives me strength for days to come.

I lay my body down to sleep,
Peace is the pillow for my head;
While well-appointed angels keep
Their watchful stations round my bed.

In vain the sons of earth or hell
Tell me a thousand frightful things
My God in safety makes me dwell
Beneath the shadow of his wings.

[Faith in his name forbids my fear;
O may thy presence ne'er depart!
And in the morning make me hear
The love and kindness of thy heart.

Thus when the night of death shall come,
My flesh shall rest beneath the ground,
And wait thy voice to rouse my tomb,
With sweet salvation in the sound.]

Text Information

• First Line: Thus far the Lord has led me on
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1835
• Scripture:
  Psalm 4:8
  ;
  Psalm 3:5-6
  ;
  Psalm 148:8
  ;
  Psalm 34:11-22
• Topic: Fears: and doubts suppressed; Prayer: heard; God: his care of saints; Sins of tongue; Afflictions: removed by prayer; Angels: guardian; Care: of God over his saints; Children: instructed; Deliverance: by prayer; Deliverance: from deep distress; Education: religious; Exhortations: to peace and holiness; Instruction: in piety; Peace: and holiness encouraged; Piety: instructions therein; Praise: for eminent deliverances; Prayer: and praise for deliverance; Religious Education; Saints: God's care of them; Secret devotion; Tongue governed
• Notes: Public Domain.

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