Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#H.XXVII

H.XXVII. Holiness and Grace

1 So let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess;
So let our works and virtues shine
To prove the doctrine ALL DIVINE.

2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad
The honours of our Saviour God;
When his salvation reigns within,
And grace subdues the power of sin.

3 Our flesh and sense must be deny'd,
Passion and envy, lust and pride;
While justice, temperance, truth, and love,
Our inward piety approve.

4 Religion bears our spirits up,
While we expect that blessed hope,
The bright appearance of the Lord,
And faith stands leaning on his word.

Text Information

• First Line: So let our lips and lives express
• Title: Holiness and Grace
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Titus 2:10-13

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