Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#39A

39A. Thus I Resolved Before the LORD

1 Thus I resolved before the LORD,
"Now will I watch my tongue;
lest I let slip one sinful word,
or do my neighbor wrong."

2 And if I'm e'er constrained to stay
with men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
nor let my talk be vain.

3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak
the pious thoughts I feel,
lest scoffers should th'occasion take
to mock my holy zeal.

4 Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be overawed,
but let the scoffing sinners hear
that we can speak for God.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus I resolved before the LORD
• Title: Thus I Resolved Before the LORD
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Scripture:
  Psalm 39
• Topic: Confession and Propitiation

Tune Information

• Name: SALISBURY
• Composer: Thomas Ravenscroft (1621)
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major or modal