The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12810

12810. 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
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: The Psalms of David, 1719
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BALLERMA
• Composer: François Hippolyte Barthélémon, 1741-1808
• Meter: CM
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain