The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ‎#97

97. 'Twas by an order from the Lord

'Twas by an order from the Lord
The ancient prophets spoke his word;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with heav'nly fire.

The works and wonders which they wrought
Confirmed the messages they brought;
The prophet's pen succeeds his breath,
To save the holy words from death.

Great God, mine eyes with pleasure look
On the dear volume of thy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read his name who died for me.

Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind;
Here I can fix my hope secure;
This is thy word, and must endure.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Twas by an order from the Lord
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1835
• Scripture:
  Psalm 69:7-24
• Topic: Christ: his sufferings and kingdom; Exaltation: of Christ to the kingdom; Sufferings: and kingdom of Christ; Christ: his death and resurrection; Death: and resurrection of Christ; Death: and sufferings of Christ; Sacrifice; Blood: of Christ cleansing from sin; Christ: his obedience and death; Christ: his sufferings for our salvation; Glory: of God in our salvation; God: glorified, and sinners saved; Salvation: by Christ

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