Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#LXXXI

LXXXI. The Warning of GOD to his People; or Spiritual Blessings and Punishments

1 Sing to the Lord aloud,
And make a joyful noise;
GOD is our strength, our Saviour GOD;
Let Israel hear his voice.

2 “From idols false and vain,
"Preserve my rites divine;
"I am the Lord who broke thy chain
"Of slavery and of sin.

3 "Stretch thy desires abroad,
"And I’ll supply them well;
"But if ye will refuse your GOD,
"If Israel will rebel:

4 "I’ll leave them, saith the Lord,
"To their own lusts a prey,
"And let them run the dangerous road,
"’Tis their own chosen way.

5 "Yet Oh! that all my saints
"Would hearken to my voice!
"Soon I would ease their sore complaints,
"And bid their hearts rejoice.

6 "While I destroy their foes,
"I’ll richly feed my flock,
"And they shall taste the stream that flows
"From their eternal rock."

Text Information

• First Line: Sing to the Lord aloud
• Title: The Warning of GOD to his People; or Spiritual Blessings and Punishments
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 81:1
  ;
  Psalm 81:8-16

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