The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts ‎#Ps.35

Ps.35. Psalm 16 Part 2

I set the Lord before my face,
He bears my courage up;
My heart and tongue their joys express,
My flesh shall rest in hope.

"My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave
Where souls departed are;
Nor quit my body to the grave,
To see corruption there.

"Thou wilt reveal the path of life,
And raise me to thy throne;
Thy courts immortal pleasure give,
Thy presence joys unknown."

[Thus, in the name of Christ, the Lord,
The holy David sung;
And Providence fulfils the word
Of his prophetic tongue.

Jesus, whom ev'ry saint adores,
Was crucified and slain:
Behold, the tomb its prey restores!
Behold, he lives again!

When shall my feet arise and stand
On heav'n's eternal hills?
There sits the Son at God's right hand,
And there the Father smiles.]

Text Information

• First Line: I set the Lord before my face
• Title: Psalm 16 Part 2
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1806
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16
• Topic: Resurrection: and death of Christ; Christ: his all-sufficiency; Christ: his death and resurrection; Comfort: and support in God; Company of saints; Confession: of our poverty; Counsel: and support from God; Courage: in death; Death: and resurrection of Christ; Death: courage in it; God: all-sufficient; Good works: profit men, not God; Grace: without merit; Hope: of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty: confessed; Resurrection: of the saints; Saints: the best company; Support: and counsel from God; Works: good profit men, not God

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