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.) ‎#230a

230a. The Joy of a remarkable Conversion; or, Melancholy remeoved

1 When God reveal'd his gracious name,
And chang'd my mournful state,
My rapture seem'd a pleasing dream,
The grace appear'd so great.

2 The world beheld the glorious change,
And did thy hand confess;
My tongue broke out in unknown strains,
And sung surprising grace.

3 "Great is the work, my neighbours cry'd,
And own'd the power divine;
"Great is the work, my heart reply'd,
"And be the glory thine."

4 The Lord can clear the darkest skies,
Can give us day for night;
Make drops of sacred sorrow rise
To rivers of delight.

5 Let those that sow in sadness wait
Till the fair harvest come,
They shall confess their sheaves are great,
And shout the blessings home.

6 Though seed lie buried long in dust,
It shan't deceive their hope;
The precious grain can ne'er be lost,
For grace insures the crop.

Text Information

• First Line: When God reveal'd his gracious name
• Title: The Joy of a remarkable Conversion; or, Melancholy remeoved
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 126
• Topic: Conversion: and joy; Deliverance: by prayer; Harvest; Joy of Conversion; Melancholy: removed; National: deliverance; Surprising Deliverance

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