Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#LXXXIXb

LXXXIXb. The Faithfulness of GOD

1 My never-ceasing song shall show
The mercies of the Lord;
And make succeeding ages know
How faithful is his word.

2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce
Shall firm as heaven endure;
And if he speak a promise once,
Th' eternal grace is sure.

3 How long the race of David held
The promis'd Jewish throne!
But there's a nobler covenant seal'd
To David's greater son.

4 His seed for ever shall possess
A throne above the skies;
The meanest subject of his grace
Shall to that glory rise.

5 Lord GOD of hosts, thy wondrous ways
Are sung by saints above;
And saints on earth their honours raise
To thy unchanging love.

Text Information

• First Line: My never-ceasing song shall show
• Title: The Faithfulness of GOD
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 89
• Notes: Public Domain.

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