The Psalms of David ‎#80

80. I'll speak the Honours of my King

1 I'll speak the Honorus of my King,
His Form divinely fair;
None of his Sons of mortal Race
May with the Lord compare.

2 Sweet is thy Speech, and heav'nly Grace
Upon thy Lips is shed;
Thy GOD, with Blessings infinite,
Hath crown'd thy sacred Head.

3 Gird on thy Sword, victorious Prince,
Ride with majestic Sway;
Thy Terror shall strike through thy foes,
And make the World obey.

4 Thy Throne, O GOD, for ever stands;
Thy Word of Grace shall prove
A peaceful Scepter in thy Hands,
To rule the Saints by Love.

5 Justice and Truth attend thee still,
But Mercy is thy choice;
And GOD, thy GOD, thy Soul shall fill
With most peculiar Joys.

Text Information

• First Line: I'll speak the Honours of my King
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 45
• Topic: Christ: his personal glories and government; Christ: the King and the Church his Spouse; Church: its beauty; Church: of the Gentiles; Church: the spouse of Christ; Gentiles: given to Church; Glorification: and condescension of Christ; Gospel: its glory and success; Government: of Christ; Grace: Of Christ; Marriage: mystical; Praise: to Jesus Christ; Prosperity dangerous

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