Ps.31. Psalm 16 Part 1

Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succor to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead:
My goodness cannot reach to thee.

Oft have my heart and tongue confessed
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blessed,
Nor add new glories to thy name.

Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.

Let others choose the sons of mirth
To give a relish to their wine;
I love the men of heav'nly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine.

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First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need
Title: Psalm 16 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1806
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Topic: Resurrection: and death of Christ; Christ: his all-sufficiency; Christ: his death and resurrection (18 more...)
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