16. Complaint in sickness; or, diseases healed

1 In anger, Lord, do not chastise.
Withdraw the dreadful storm;
Nor let thine awful wrath arise
Against a feeble worm.

2 My soul bow'd down with heavy cares,
My flesh with pain oppress'd,
My couch is witness to my tears,
My tears forbid my rest.

3 Sorrow and grief wear out my days;
I waste the night with cries,
And count the minutes as they pass,
'Till the slow morning rise.

4 Shall I be still tormented more?
My eyes consum'd with grief:
How long, my GOD, how long, before
Thine hand afford relief?

5 He hears his mourning children speak,
He pities all our groans,
And saves us for his mercy’s sake,
And heals our broken bones.

6 The virtue of his sovereign word
Restores our fainting breath:
For silent graves praise not the Lord,
Nor is he known in death.

Text Information
First Line: In anger, Lord, do not chastise
Title: Complaint in sickness; or, diseases healed
Meter: Common Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
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Topic: Complaint: of sickness; Devotion: on a sick bed; Health, Sickness and Recovery (4 more...)
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