Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.288 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: O thou whose grace and justice reign Lyrics:
O thou whose grace and justice reign
Enthroned above the skies,
To thee our hearts would tell their pain,
To thee we lift our eyes.
As servants watch their master's hand,
And fear the angry stroke;
Or maids before their mistress stand,
And wait a peaceful look;
So for our sins we justly feel
Thy discipline, O God;
Yet wait the gracious moment still,
Till thou remove thy rod.
Those that in wealth and pleasure live,
Our daily groans deride,
And thy delays of mercy give
Fresh courage to their pride.
Our foes insult us, but our hope
In thy compassion lies;
This thought shall bear our spirits up,
That God will not despise.
Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Pleading without repining; Resignation Scripture: Psalm 123 Languages: English
Psalm 123