My God, what inward grief I feel

My God, what inward grief I feel

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 32 hymnals

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My God, what inward grief I feel
When impious men transgress thy will!
I mourn to hear their lips profane
Take thy tremendous name in vain.

Does not my soul detest and hate
The sons of malice and deceit?
Those that oppose thy laws and thee,
I count them enemies to me.

Lord, search my soul, try every thought;
Though my own heart accuse me not
Of walking in a false disguise,
I beg the trial of thine eyes.

Doth secret mischief lurk within?
Do I indulge some unknown sin?
O turn my feet whene'er I stray,
And lead me in thy perfect way.



Source: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #336

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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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First Line: My God, what inward grief I feel
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Language: English
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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (2nd ed. Enl. and Imp.) #204

A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (2nd ed. Enl. and Imp.) #204
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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #211

A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #211
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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms, for Social and Private Worship. (11th ed.) #211

A Selection of Hymns and Psalms, for Social and Private Worship. (11th ed.) #211
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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms: for social and private worship (3rd ed. corr.) #204

A Selection of Hymns and Psalms: for social and private worship (3rd ed. corr.) #204
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Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #17

Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #17
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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.) #264

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.) #264
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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.) #248a

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.) #248a
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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.) #264

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.) #264
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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 (4th ed.) #248a

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 (4th ed.) #248a
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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 (Corr. and enl.) #CXXXIXc

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 (Corr. and enl.) #CXXXIXc
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Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: suited to the Christian worship in the United States and allowed by the Synod of New York and New Jersey to be used in all the churches #309

Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: suited to the Christian worship in the United States and allowed by the Synod of New York and New Jersey to be used in all the churches #309

Parish Psalmody #d496

Parish Psalmody #d496

Parish Psalmody #d508

Parish Psalmody #d508
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Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship, and Approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America #P139c

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship, and Approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America #P139c

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d533

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d533

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d542

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d542
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Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.316

Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.316
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Psalms and Hymns, Adapted to Public Worship: and approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America: the latter being arranged according to subjects... #P139.3

Psalms and Hymns, Adapted to Public Worship: and approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America: the latter being arranged according to subjects... #P139.3
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Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #P139.9

Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #P139.9
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Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #P139d

Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #P139d
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Psalms Carefully Suited to the Christian Worship in the United States of America: being an improvement of the old version of the Psalms of David #139c

Psalms Carefully Suited to the Christian Worship in the United States of America: being an improvement of the old version of the Psalms of David #139c
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The Christian Psalmist; or, Watts' Psalms and Hymns: with copious selections from other sources; the whole carefully revised and arranged, with directions for musical expression #P139c

The Christian Psalmist; or, Watts' Psalms and Hymns: with copious selections from other sources; the whole carefully revised and arranged, with directions for musical expression #P139c
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The Columbian Repository: or, Sacred Harmony: selected from European and American authors with many new tunes not before published #335

The Columbian Repository: or, Sacred Harmony: selected from European and American authors with many new tunes not before published #335
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The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #336

The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #336
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The Psalms and Hymns, with the Catechism, Confession of Faith, and Liturgy, of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #P139d

The Psalms and Hymns, with the Catechism, Confession of Faith, and Liturgy, of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #P139d
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The Psalms and Hymns, with the Doctrinal Standards and Liturgy of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in North America #P139.IV

The Psalms and Hymns, with the Doctrinal Standards and Liturgy of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in North America #P139.IV
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The Psalms and Hymns: with the catechism, confession of faith and liturgy of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #P139d

The Psalms and Hymns: with the catechism, confession of faith and liturgy of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #P139d
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The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship #CXXXIXc

The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship #CXXXIXc
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The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship (27th ed.) #P139c

The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship (27th ed.) #P139c
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The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament. #258

The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament. #258
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The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D.: to which are added select hymns, from other authors; and directions for musical expression (New ed.) #139c

The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D.: to which are added select hymns, from other authors; and directions for musical expression (New ed.) #139c
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The Reformed Methodist Pocket Hymnal: Revised: collected from various authors. Designed for the worship of God in all Christian churches. #II.48

The Reformed Methodist Pocket Hymnal: Revised: collected from various authors. Designed for the worship of God in all Christian churches. #II.48
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