The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship CIb. Of justice and of grace I sing

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The Psalms of David‎#CIb

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Text:

A Psalm for a Master of a Family

1 Of justice and of grace I sing,
And pay my God my vows;
Thy grace and justice, heav'nly king,
Teach me to rule my house.

2 Now to my tent, O God, repair,
And make thy servant wise;
I'll suffer nothing near me there
That shall offend thine eyes.

3 The man that doth his neighbour wrong
By falshood or by force,
The scornful eye, the sland'rous tongue,
I'll thrust them from my doors.

4 I'll seek the faithful and the just,
And will their help enjoy;
These are the friends that I shall trust,
The servants I'll employ.

5 The wretch that deals in sly deceit
I'll not endure a nightQ
The liar's tongue I'll ever hate,
And banish from my sight.

6 I'll purge my family around,
And make the wicked flee;
So shall my house be ever found
A dwelling fit for thee.

Text Information
First Line:	Of justice and of grace I sing
Title:	A Psalm for a Master of a Family
Meter:	Common Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1780
Scripture:	Psalm 101
Notes:	Public Domain.