The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship (27th ed.) P32b. Happy the man to whom his GOD

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P32a

The Psalms of David‎#P32b

P32c

Text:

Happy the man to whom his GOD

1 Happy the Man to whom his GOD
No more imputes his Sin,
But wash'd in the Redeemer's Blood,
Hath made his Garments clean!

2 Happy, beyond Expression, he,
Whose Debts are thus discharg'd;
And from the guilty Bondage free,
He feels his Soul enlarg'd.

3 His Spirit hates Deceit and Lyes,
His Words are all sincere;
He guards his Heart, he guards his Eyes,
To keep his Conscience clear.

4 While I my inward Guilt supprest,
No Quiet could I find;
Thy Wrath lay burning in my Breast,
And rack'd my tortur'd Mind.

5 Then I confess'd my troubled Thoughts,
My secret Sins revealed;
Thy pard'ning Grace forgave my Faults,
Thy Grace my Pardon seal'd.

6 This shall invite thy Saints to pray;
When like a raging Flood
Temptations rise, our Strength and Stay
Is a forgiving GOD.

Text Information
First Line:	Happy the man to whom his GOD
Meter:	Common Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1766
Scripture:	Psalm 32
Topic:	Blessings: of a person; Comfort: Holiness and Pardon; Confession: of Sin, Repentance and Pardon (6 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.