Instance Results

Dwelling with God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #50b (1786) Topics: Direction and pardon; Direction and pardon First Line: The earth forever is the Lord's Lyrics: 1 The earth forever is the Lord's With Adam's numerous race; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode? He that has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers, To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors, The king of glory's near. 5 The king of glory! Who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations; but to dwell With saints is his delight. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Dwelling with God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #50b (1787) Topics: Direction and pardon; Direction and pardon First Line: The earth forever is the Lord's Lyrics: 1 The earth forever is the Lord's With Adam's numerous race; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode? He that has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers, To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors, The king of glory's near. 5 The king of glory! Who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations; but to dwell With saints is his delight. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Saints dwell in Heaven; or Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #51 (1786) Topics: Direction and pardon; Direction and pardon First Line: This spacious earth is all the Lord's Lyrics: 1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s, And men and worms, and beasts and birds; He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place. 2 But there’s a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky; Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker God? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob’s face; These shall enjoy the blissful sight And dwell in everlasting light. Pause. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of glory nigh; Who can this King of glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he. 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord, the Saviour way: Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead in royal state, He opens heaven’s eternal gate, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Saints dwell in Heaven; or Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #51 (1787) Topics: Direction and pardon; Direction and pardon First Line: This spacious earth is all the Lord's Lyrics: 1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s, And men and worms, and beasts and birds; He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place. 2 But there’s a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky; Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker God? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob’s face; These shall enjoy the blissful sight And dwell in everlasting light. Pause. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of glory nigh; Who can this King of glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he. 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord, the Saviour way: Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead in royal state, He opens heaven’s eternal gate, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Divine Instruction

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #53a (1786) Topics: Pardon and direction; Pardon and direction First Line: Where shall the man be found Lyrics: 1 Where shall the man be found, That fears t' offend his God, That loves the gospel's joyful sound, And trembles at the rod? 2 The Lord shall make him know The secrets of his heart, The wonders of his covenant show, And all his love impart. 3 The dealings of his power Are truth and mercy still, With such as keep his covenant sure, And love to do his will. 4 Their souls shall dwell at ease Before their Maker's face, Their seed shall taste the promises In their extensive grace. Scripture: Psalm 25:10 Languages: English

Distress of Soul; or, Backsliding and Desertion

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #53b (1786) Topics: Pardon and direction; Pardon and direction First Line: Mine eyes and my deisre Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes and my desire Are ever to the Lord; I love to plead his promis'd grace, And rest upon his word. 2 Turn, turn thee to my soul, Bring thy salvation near; When will thy hand release my feet To 'scape the deadly snare? 3 When shall the sovereign grace Of my forgiving God Restore me from those dangerous ways My wandering feet have trod? 4 The tumult of my thoughts Doth but enlarge my woe; My spirit languishes, my heart Is desolate and low. 5 With every morning light My sorrow new begins; Look on my anguish and my pain, And pardon all my sins. Pause. 6 Behold the hosts of hell, How cruel is their hate! Against my life they rise, and join Their fury with deceit. 7 Oh keep my soul from death, Nor put my hope to shame, For I have plac'd my only trust In my Redeemer's name. 8 With humble faith I wait To see thy face again; Of Israel it shall ne'er be said, He sought the Lord in vain Scripture: Psalm 25:15-22 Languages: English

Divine Instruction

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #53a (1787) Topics: Pardon and direction; Pardon and direction First Line: Where shall the man be found Lyrics: 1 Where shall the man be found, That fears t' offend his God, That loves the gospel's joyful sound, And trembles at the rod? 2 The Lord shall make him know The secrets of his heart, The wonders of his covenant show, And all his love impart. 3 The dealings of his power Are truth and mercy still, With such as keep his covenant sure, And love to do his will. 4 Their souls shall dwell at ease Before their Maker's face, Their seed shall taste the promises In their extensive grace. Scripture: Psalm 25:10 Languages: English

Distress of Soul; or, Backsliding and Desertion

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #53b (1787) Topics: Pardon and direction; Pardon and direction First Line: Mine eyes and my deisre Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes and my desire Are ever to the Lord; I love to plead his promis'd grace, And rest upon his word. 2 Turn, turn thee to my soul, Bring thy salvation near; When will thy hand release my feet To 'scape the deadly snare? 3 When shall the sovereign grace Of my forgiving God Restore me from those dangerous ways My wandering feet have trod? 4 The tumult of my thoughts Doth but enlarge my woe; My spirit languishes, my heart Is desolate and low. 5 With every morning light My sorrow new begins; Look on my anguish and my pain, And pardon all my sins. Pause. 6 Behold the hosts of hell, How cruel is their hate! Against my life they rise, and join Their fury with deceit. 7 Oh keep my soul from death, Nor put my hope to shame, For I have plac'd my only trust In my Redeemer's name. 8 With humble faith I wait To see thy face again; Of Israel it shall ne'er be said, He sought the Lord in vain Scripture: Psalm 25:15-22 Languages: English

Charity to the Poor; or Pity to the Afflicted

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #74 (1786) Topics: Hope and direction; Hope and direction First Line: Blest is the man, whose breast can move Lyrics: 1 Blest is the man, whose breast can move, And melt with pity to the poor, Whose soul, by sympathizing love, Feels what his fellow-saints endure. 2 His heart contrives for their relief. More good than his own hands can do; He in the time of general grief Shall find the Lord has mercy too. 3 His soul shall live secure on earth, With secret blessings on his head, When drought, and pestilence, and dearth, Around him multiply their dead. 4 Or if he languish on his couch God will pronounce his sins forgiven, Will save him with a healing touch, Or take his willing soul to heaven. Scripture: Psalm 31:1-3 Languages: English

Charity to the Poor; or Pity to the Afflicted

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #74 (1790) Topics: Hope and direction; Hope and direction First Line: Blest is the man, whose breast can move Lyrics: 1 Blest is the man, whose breast can move, And melt with pity to the poor, Whose soul, by sympathizing love, Feels what his fellow-saints endure. 2 His heart contrives for their relief. More good than his own hands can do; He in the time of general grief Shall find the Lord has mercy too. 3 His soul shall live secure on earth, With secret blessings on his head, When drouth, and pestilence, and death, Around him multiply their dead. 4 Or if he languish on his couch God will pronounce his sins forgiven, Will save him with a healing touch, Or take his willing soul to heaven. Scripture: Psalm 41:1-3 Languages: English