The Magistrate's Psalm

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Mercy and judgment are my song

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 48 hymnals

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1 Mercy and judgement are my song;
And since they both to You belong,
My gracious God, my righteous King,
To You my songs and vows I bring.

2 If I am raised to bear the sword,
I'll take my counsels from Your Word;
Your justice and Your heav'nly grace;
Shall be the pattern of my ways.

3 No sons of slander, rage, and strife;
Shall be compan'ons of my life;
The haughty look, the heart of pride,
Within my doors shall ne'er abide.

4 Let wisdom all my actions guide,
And let my God with me reside;
No wicked thing shall dwell with me,
Which may provoke Your jealousy.

Source: Psalms of Grace #101b

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Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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