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The Vanity of Man as mortal

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #70b (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Teach me the measure of my days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the measure of my days, Thou maker of my frame; I would survey life's narrow space, And learn how frail I am. 2 A span is all that we can boast, An inch or two of time: Man is but vanity and dust In all his flower and prime. 3 See the vain race of mortals move Like shadows o'er the plain; They rage and strive, desire and love, But all the noise is vain. 4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show, Some dig for golden ore, They toil for heirs, they know not who, And strait are seen no more. 5 What should I wish or wait for then From creatures, earth and dust? They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. 6 Now I forbid my carnal hope, My fond desires recal; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English

The Vanity of Man as Mortal

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #70b (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Teach me the measure of my days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the measure of my days, Thou maker of my frame; I would survey life's narrow space, And learn how frail I am. 2 A span is all that we can boast, An inch or two of time: Man is but vanity and dust In all his flower and prime. 3 See the vain race of mortals move Like shadows o'er the plain; They rage and strive, desire and love, But all the noise is vain. 4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show, Some dig for golden ore, They toil for heirs, they know not who, And strait are seen no more. 5 What should I wish or wait for then From creatures earth and dust? They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. 6 Now I forbid my carnal hope, My fond desires recall; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English

The Vanity of Man as mortal

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #76b (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Teach me the measure of my days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the measure of my days, Thou maker of my frame; I would survey life's narrow space, And learn how frail I am. 2 A span is all that we can boast, An inch or two of time; Man is but vanity and dust In all his flower and prime. 3 See the vain race of mortals move Like shadows o'er the plain; They rage and strive, desire and love, But all the noise is vain. 4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show, Some dig for golden ore, They toil for heirs, they know not who, And strait are seen no more. 5 What should I wish or wait for then From creatures, earth and dust? They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. 6 Now I forbid my carnal hope, My fond desires recal; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English

The Vanity of Man as mortal

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #76b (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Teach me the measure of my days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the measure of my days, Thou maker of my frame; I would survey life's narrow space, And learn how frail I am. 2 A span is all that we can boast, An inch or two of time: Man is but vanity and dust In all his flower and prime. 3 See the vain race of mortals move Like shadows o'er the plain; They rage and strive, desire and love, But all the noise is vain. 4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show, Some dig for golden ore, They toil for heirs, they know not who, And strait are seen no more. 5 What should I wish or wait for then From creatures, earth and dust? They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. 6 Now I forbid my carnal hope, My fond desires recal; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English

The Vanity of Man, and Condescention of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #254a (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Lord, what is man, poor feeble man Lyrics: 1 Lord, what is man, poor feeble man, Born of the earth at first? His life a shadow, light and vain, Still hasting to the dust. 2 Oh what is feeble dying man, Of all his sinful race, That God should make it his concern To visit him with grace? 4 That God who darts his lightnings down, Who shakes the worlds above, And terrors wait his awful frown, How wondrous is his love? Scripture: Psalm 144:3-6 Languages: English

The Vanity of Man, and Condescention of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #254a (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Lord, what is man, poor feeble man Lyrics: 1 Lord, what is man, poor feeble man, Born of the earth at first? His life a shadow, light and vain, Still hasting to the dust. 2 Oh what is feeble dying man, Of all his sinful race, That God should make it his concern To visit him with grace? 4 That God who darts his lightnings down, Who shakes the worlds above, And terrors wait his awful frown, How wondrous is his love? Scripture: Psalm 144:3-6 Languages: English

The Vanity of Man, and Condescention of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #270b (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Lord, what is man, poor feeble man Lyrics: 1 Lord, what is man, poor feeble man, Born of the earth at first? His life a shadow, light and vain, Still hasting to the dust. 2 Oh what is feeble dying man, Of all his sinful race, That God should make it his concern To visit him with grace? 4 That God who darts his lightnings down, Who shakes the worlds above, And terrors wait his awful frown, How wondrous is his love? Scripture: Psalm 144:3-6 Languages: English

The Vanity of Man, and Condescention of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #270b (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Lord, what is man, poor feeble man Lyrics: 1 Lord, what is man, poor feeble man, Born of the earth at first? His life a shadow, light and vain, Still hasting to the dust. 2 Oh what is feeble dying man, Of all his sinful race, That God should make it his concern To visit him with grace? 4 That God who darts his lightnings down, Who shakes the worlds above, And terrors wait his awful frown, How wondrous is his love? Scripture: Psalm 144:3-6 Languages: English

The Vanity of Man as mortal

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #72a (1740) Topics: Vanity of Man as mortal First Line: Teach me the Measure of my Days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the Measure of my Days, Thou Maker of my Frame; I would survey Life's narrow Space, And learn how frail I am. 2 A Span is all that we can boast, An Inch or two of Time; Man is but Vanity and Dust In all his Flow'r and Prime. 3 See the vain Race of Mortals move Like Shadows o'er the Plain; They rage and strive, desire and love, But all the Noise is vain. 4 Some walk in Honour's gaudy Show, Some dig for golden Ore, They toil for Heirs they know not who, And strait are seen no more. 5 What should I wish or wait for then From Creatures, Earth and Dust? They make our Expectations vain, And disappoint our Trust. 6 Now I forbid my carnal Hope, My fond Desires recal; I give my mortal Int'rest up, And make my GOD my All. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English

Mortality and Hope: A Funeral Psalm

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #154b (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Remember Lord, our mortal state Lyrics: 1 Remember Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life, how short the date! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death. 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, Our flesh and sense repine and cry, "Must death for ever rage and reign! "Or hast thou made mankind in vain." 3 Where is thy promise to the just? Are not thy servants turn'd to dust? But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word: Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Mortality and Hope: A Funeral Psalm

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #154b (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Remember Lord, our mortal state Lyrics: 1 Remember Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life, how short the date! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death. 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, Our flesh and sense repine and cry, "Must death for ever rage and reign! "Or hast thou made mankind in vain." 3 Where is thy promise to the just? Are not thy servants turn'd to dust? But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word: Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Mortality and Hope: A Funeral Psalm

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #164b (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Remember Lord, our mortal state Lyrics: 1 Remember Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life, how short the date! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death. 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, Our flesh and sense repine and cry, "Must death for ever rage and reign! "Or hast thou made mankind in vain." 3 Where is thy promise to the just? Are not thy servants turn'd to dust? But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word: Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Remember Lord, our mortal state

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #164b (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal Lyrics: 1 Remember Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life, how short the date! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death. 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, Our flesh and sense repine and cry, "Must death for ever rage and reign! "Or hast thou made mankind in vain." 3 Where is thy promise to the just? Are not thy servants turn'd to dust? But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word: Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #153b (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #153b (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #163 (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #163 (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

My never ceasing Songs shall show

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P89b (1766) Topics: Vanity of Man as mortal; Vanity of Man as mortal Lyrics: 1 My never ceasing Songs shall show The Mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding Ages know How faithful is his Word. 2 The sacred Truths his Lips pronounce Shall firm as Heav'n endure; And if he speak a Oromise once, Th' eternal Grace is sure. 3 How long the Race of David held The promis'd Jewish Throne! But there's a nobler Cov'nant seal'd To David's greater Son. 4 His Seed for ever shall possess A Throne above the Skies; The meanest Subjects of his Grace Shall to that Glory rise. 5 Lord GOD of Hosts, thy wond'rous Ways Are sung by Saints above; And Saints on Earth their Honours raise To thy unchanging Love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #154a (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down; 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #154a (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down. 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

Life, Death, and the Resurrection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #155 (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Think, mighty God, on feeble man Lyrics: 1 Think, mighty God, on feeble man, How few his hours, how short his span! Short from the cradle to the grave: Who can secure his vital breath Against the bold demands of death With skill to fly, or power to save? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, "The race of man was only made "For sickness, sorrow, and the dust?" Are not thy servants day by day Sent to their graves and turn'd to clay? Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy son And all his seed a heavenly crown? But flesh and sense indulge dispair; Forever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward, For all their toil, reproach and pain; Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, And each repeat their loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Life, Death, and the Resurrection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #155 (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Think, mighty God, on feeble man Lyrics: 1 Think, mighty God, on feeble man, How few his hours, how short his span! Short from the cradle to the grave: Who can secure his vital breath Against the bold demands of death With skill to fly, or power to save? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, "The race of man was only made "For sickness, sorrow, and the dust?" Are not thy servants day by day Sent to their graves and turn'd to clay? Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy son And all his seed a heavenly crown? But flesh and sense indulge dispair; Forever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward, For all their toil, reproach and pain; Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, And each repeat their loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #164a (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down; 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #164a (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down; 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

Life, Death, and the Resurrection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #165 (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Think, mighty God, on feeble man Lyrics: 1 Think, mighty God, on feeble man, How few his hours, how short his span! Short from the cradle to the grave: Who can secure his vital breath Against the bold demands of death With skill to fly, or power to save? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, "The race of man was only made "For sickness, sorrow, and the dust?" Are not thy servants day by day Sent to their graves and turn'd to clay? Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy son And all his seed a heavenly crown? But flesh and sense indulge dispair; Forever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward, For all their toil, reproach and pain; Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, And each repeat their loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Life, Death, and the Resurrection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #165 (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Think, mighty God, on feeble man Lyrics: 1 Think, mighty God, on feeble man, How few his hours, how short his span! Short from the cradle to the grave: Who can secure his vital breath Against the bold demands of death With skill to fly, or power to save? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, "The race of man was only made "For sickness, sorrow, and the dust?" Are not thy servants day by day Sent to their graves and turn'd to clay? Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy son And all his seed a heavenly crown? But flesh and sense indulge dispair; Forever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward, For all their toil, reproach and pain; Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, And each repeat their loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 89:47-52 Languages: English

Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without repining

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #71 (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: God of my life, look gently down Lyrics: 1 God of my life, look gently down, Behold the pains I feel; But I am dumb before thy throne, Nor dare dispute thy will. 2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord, They come at thy command; I'll not attempt a murmuring word, Against thy chastening hand. 3 Yet I may plead with humble cries, Remove thy sharp rebukes; My strength consumes, my spirit dies, Through thy repeated strokes. 4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand, We moulder to the dust; Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand, And all our beauty's lost. 5 I'm but a stranger here below, As all my fathers were; May I be well prepar'd to go, When I the summons hear! 6 But if my life be spared a while Before my last remove, Thy praise shall be my business still, And I'll declare thy love. Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English

Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without Repining

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #71 (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: God of my life, look gently down Lyrics: 1 God of my life, look gently down, Behold the pains I feel; But I am dumb before thy throne, Nor dare dispute thy will. 2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord, They come at thy command; I'll not attempt a murmuring word, Against thy chastening hand. 3 Yet I may plead with humble cries, Remove thy sharp rebukes; My strength consumes, my spirit dies, Through thy repeated strokes. 4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand, We moulder to the dust; Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand, And all our beauty's lost. 5 I'm but a stranger here below, As all my fathers were; May I be well prepar'd to go, When I the summons hear! 6 But if my life be spared a while Before my last remove, Thy praise shall be my business still, And I'll declare thy love. Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English

Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without repining

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #77 (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: God of my life, look gently down Lyrics: 1 God of my life, look gently down, Behold the pains I feel; But I am dumb before thy throne, Nor dare dispute thy will. 2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord, They come at thy command; I'll not attempt a murmuring word, Against thy chastening hand. 3 Yet I may plead with humble cries, Remove thy sharp rebukes; My strength consumes, my spirit dies, Through thy repeated strokes. 4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand, We moulder to the dust; Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand, And all our beauty's lost. 5 I'm but a stranger here below, As all my fathers were; May I be well prepar'd to go, When I the summons hear! 6 But if my life be spared a while, Before my last remove, Thy praise shall be my business still, And I'll declare thy love. Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English

Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without repining

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #77 (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: God of my life, look gently down Lyrics: 1 God of my life, look gently down, Behold the pains I feel; But I am dumb before thy throne, Nor dare dispute thy will. 2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord, They come at thy command; I'll not attempt a murmuring word, Against thy chastening hand. 3 Yet I may plead with humble cries, Remove thy sharp rebukes; My strength consumes, my spirit dies, Through thy repeated strokes. 4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand, We moulder to the dust; Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand, And all our beauty's lost. 5 I'm but a stranger here below, As all my fathers were; May I be well prepar'd to go, When I the summons hear! 6 But if my life be spared a while Before my last remove, Thy praise shall be my business still, And I'll declare thy love. Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #151a (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Faithfulness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #151b (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: My never-ceasing song shall show Lyrics: 1 My never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held! The promis'd Jewish throne! But there's a nobler covenant seal'd To David's greater son. 4 His seed forever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above; And saints on earth their honours rase To thy unchanging love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #151a (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Faithfulness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #151b (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: My never-ceasing song shall show Lyrics: 1 My never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held! The promis'd Jewish throne But there's a nobler covenant seal'd To David's greater son. 4 His seed forever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above; And saints on earth their honours rase To thy unchanging love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Power and Majesty of God; or, Reverential Worship

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #152 (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: With reverence let the saints appear Lyrics: 1 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories rise! How bright thine armies shine! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The Northern pole and Southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from East to West, Move round at thy command. 4 Thy word the raging winds controul, And rule the boisterous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace! While truth and mercy, join'd in one, Invite us near thy face. Scripture: Psalm 89:7-14 Languages: English

The Power and Majesty of God; or, Reverential Worship

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #152 (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: With reverence let the saints appear Lyrics: 1 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories rise! Aow bright thine armies shine! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The Northern pole and Southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from East to West, Move round at thy command. 4 Thy word the raging winds controul, And rule the boisterous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace! While truth and mercy, join'd in one, Invite us near thy face. Scripture: Psalm 89:7-14 Languages: English

The Faithfulness of GOD

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #153a (1740) Topics: Vanity of Man as mortal; Vanity of Man as mortal First Line: My never ceasing Songs shall show Lyrics: 1 My never ceasing Songs shall show The Mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding Ages know How faithful is his Word. 2 The sacred Truths his Lips pronounce Shall firm as Heav'n endure; And if he speak a Oromise once, Th' eternal Grace is sure. 3 How long the Race of David held The promis'd Jewish Throne! But there's a nobler Cov'nant seal'd To David's greater Son. 4 His Seed for ever shall possess A Throne above the Skies; The meanest Subjects of his Grace Shall to that Glory rise. 5 Lord GOD of Hosts, thy wond'rous Ways Are sung by Saints above; And Saints on Earth their Honours raise To thy unchanging Love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #153a (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #153a (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #160 (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #160 (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Faithfulness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #161 (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: My never-ceasing song shall show Lyrics: 1 My never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held The promis'd Jewish throne! But there's a nobler covenant seal'd To David's greater son. 4 His seed forever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above; And saints on earth their honours raise To thy unchanging love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Faithfulness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #161 (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: My never-ceasing song shall show Lyrics: 1 My never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held The promis'd Jewish throne! But there's a nobler covenant seal'd To David's greater son. 4 His seed forever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above; And saints on earth their honours raise To thy unchanging love. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Power and Majesty of God; or, Reverential Worship

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #162a (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: With reverence let the saints appear Lyrics: 1 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories rise! How bright thine armies shine! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The Northern pole and Southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from East to West, Move round at thy command. 4 Thy word the raging winds controul, And rule the boisterous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and judgement are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace! While truth and mercy, join'd in one, Invite us near thy face. Scripture: Psalm 89:7-14 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #162b (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

The Power and Majesty of God; or, Reverential Worship

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #162a (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: With reverence let the saints appear Lyrics: 1 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories rise! How bright thine armies shine! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The Northern pole and Southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from East to West, Move round at thy command. 4 Thy word the raging winds controul, And rule the boisterous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and judgement are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace! While truth and mercy, join'd in one, Invite us near thy face. Scripture: Psalm 89:7-14 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #162b (1787) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #70a (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord, "Now will I watch my tongue, "Lest I let slip one sinful word, "Or do my neighbour wrong." 2 Whene'er constrain'd a while to stay With men of lives profane, I'll set a double guard that day, Nor let my talk be vain. 3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak The pious thoughts I feel, Lest scoffers should th' occasion take To mock my holy zeal. 4 Yet if some proper hour appear, I'll not be over-aw'd, But let the scoffing sinners hear That we can speak for God. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English

Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #70a (1790) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord, "Now will I watch my tongue, "Lest I let slip one sinful word, "Or do my neighbour wrong." 2 Whene'er constrain'd a while to stay With men of lives profane, I'll set a double guard that day, Nor let my talk be vain. 3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak The pious thoughts I feel, Lest scoffers should th' occasion take To mock my holy zeal. 4 Yet if some proper hour appear, I'll not be over-aw'd, But let the scoffing sinners hear That we can speak for God. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English

Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #76a (1786) Topics: Vanity of man as mortal; Vanity of man as mortal First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord, "Now will I watch my tongue, "Lest I let slip one sinful word, "Or do my neighbour wrong." 2 Whene'er constrain'd a while to stay With men of lives profane, I'll set a double guard that day, Nor let my talk be vain. 3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak The pious thoughts I feel, Lest scoffers should th' occasion take To mock my holy zeal. 4 Yet if some proper hour appear, I'll not be over-aw'd, But let the scoffing sinners hear That we can speak for God. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English

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