186. 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, heavenly 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 falsehood or by force,
The scornful eye, the slanderous 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 night;
The liar's tongue I 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: 1786
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Topic: Psalm: for householders; Afflicted: their prayer; Family: government (4 more...)
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