A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#269

269. Now shall my inward joys arise

1 Now shall my inward joys arise,
And burst into a song;
Almighty love inspires my heart,
And pleasure tunes my tongue.

2 God on his thirsty Zion-hill
Some mercy-drops has thrown,
And solemn oaths have bound his love
To shower salvation down.

3 Why do we, then, indulge our fears,
Suspicions, and complaints?
Is he a God, and shall his grace
Grow weary of his saints?

4 Can a kind woman e’er forget
The infant of her womb?
And ’mongst a thousand tender thoughts,
Her suckling have no room?

5 Yet, says the Lord, should nature change,
And mothers monsters prove,
Zion still dwells upon the heart
Of everlasting love.

Text Information

• First Line: Now shall my inward joys arise
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 49:13-16
• Topic: Fruits of the Spirit: Joy

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