Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#58

58. I lift my soul to God

1 I lift my soul to God,
My trust is in his name:
Let not my foes that seek my blood
Still triumph in my shame.

2 Sin and the pow'rs of hell
Persuade me to despair;
Lord make me know thy cov'nant well,
That I may ’scape the snare.

3 From the first dawning light,
Till the dark ev'ning rise,
For thy salvation, Lord, I wait,
With ever longing eyes.

4 Remember all thy grace,
And lead me in thy truth;
Forgive the sins of riper days,
And follies of my youth.

5 The Lord is just and kind;
The meek shall learn his ways;
And ev'ry humble sinner find
The methods of his grace.

6 For his own goodness sake
He saves my soul from shame:
He pardons (though my guilt be great)
Thro' my Redeemer’s name.

Text Information

• First Line: I lift my soul to God
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 25:1-11
• Notes: Part 1

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