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Health, Sickness, and Recovery

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.) #58a (1786) First Line: Firm was my health, my day was bright Lyrics: 1 Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd ’twould ne’er be night Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace, shall ne’er depart." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long; Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 3 I cried aloud to thee my God; “What canst thou profit by my blood? "Deep in the dust can I declare "Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there? 4 "Hear me, O God of grace, I said, "And bring me from among the dead:" Thy word rebuk'd the pains I felt, Thy pardoning love remov'd my guilt. 5 My groans, and tears, and forms of woe, Are turn'd to joy and praises now; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne’er be silent of thy name; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heaven, For sickness heal'd, and sins forgiven. Topics: Funeral psalm; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Praise for health restored; Recovery from Sickness; Funeral psalm; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Praise for health restored; Recovery from Sickness Scripture: Psalm 30:6 Languages: English

Health, Sickness, and Recovery

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #58a (1787) First Line: Firm was my health, my day was bright Lyrics: 1 Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd ’twould ne’er be night Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace, shall ne’er depart." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long; Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 3 I cried aloud to thee my God; “What canst thou profit by my blood? "Deep in the dust can I declare "Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there? 4 "Hear me, O God of grace, I said, "And bring me from among the dead:" Thy word rebuk'd the pains I felt, Thy pardoning love remov'd my guilt. 5 My groans, and tears, and forms of woe, Are turn'd to joy and praises now; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne’er be silent of thy name; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heaven, For sickness heal'd, and sins forgiven. Topics: Funeral psalm; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Praise for health restored; Recovery from Sickness; Funeral psalm; Health, Sickness and Recovery; Praise for health restored; Recovery from Sickness Scripture: Psalm 30:6 Languages: English

Psalm 30 Part 2

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.66 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Firm was my health, my day was bright Lyrics: Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presumed 'twould ne'er be night; Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart." But I forgot thine arm was strong Which made my mountain stand so long: Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. I cried aloud to thee, my God, "What canst thou profit by my blood? Deep in the dust can I declare Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there? "Hear me, O God of grace," I said, "And bring me from among the dead:" Thy word rebuked the pains I felt, Thy pard'ning love removed my guilt. My groans, and tears, and forms of woe Are turned to joy and praises now; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne'er be silent of thy name; Thy praise shall sound through earth and heav'n For sickness healed and sins forgiv'n. Topics: Health sickness, and recovery; Recovery from Sickness; Sickness healed; Praise for health restored Scripture: Psalm 30:6-12 Languages: English

Firm was my health, my day was bright

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Sacred Poetry #XXXb (1795)

Firm was my health, my day was bright

Hymnal: Christian Psalmody, in Four Parts; containing Dr. Watt's Psalms Abridged; Dr. Watt's Hymns Abridged; Select Hymns from Other Authors; and Select Harmony #WP30 (1817) Languages: English

Health, Sickness, and Recovery

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #XXXb (1785) First Line: Firm was my health, my day was bright Lyrics: 1 Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd ’twould ne’er be night Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace, shall ne’er depart. 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long; Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 3 I cry'd aloud to thee my God; “What can'st thou profit by my blood? "Deep in the dust can I declare "Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there? 4 "Hear me, O God of grace, I said, "And bring me from among the dead:" Thy word rebuked the pains I felt, Thy pardoning love remov'd my guilt. 5 My groans and tears, and forms of woe, Are turn'd to joy and praises now; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne’er be silent of thy name; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heaven, For sickness heal'd, and sins forgiven. Scripture: Psalm 30:6 Languages: English

Health, Sickness, and Recovery

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XXXb (1780) First Line: Firm was my health, my day was bright Lyrics: 1 Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd ’twould ne’er be night; Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace, shall ne’er depart." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long; Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts dy'd. 3 I cry'd aloud to thee my GOD, “What can'st thou profit by my blood? "Deep in the dust can I declare "Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there? 4 "Hear me, O GOD of grace, I said, "And bring me from among the dead:" Thy Word rebuked the pains I felt, Thy pard'ning love remov'd my guilt. 5 My groans and tears, and forms of woe, Are turn'd to joy and praises now; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 9 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne’er be silent of thy name; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heav’n, For sickness heal'd and sins forgiv’n. Scripture: Psalm 30:6 Languages: English