A Brighter Day Begins with His Word.

Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 • SECTION 74

Psalm 25:1. 1-11. First Part. Waiting for pardon and direction.

← The Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament and Applied to the Christian State and Worship

1 I Lift my soul to God, My trust is in his name; Let not my foes that seek my blood Still triumph in my shame.

2 Sin and the powers of hell Persuade me to despair; Lord, make me know thy covenant well, That I may 'scape the snare.

3 From the first dawning light Till the dark evening rise, For thy salvation, Lord, I wait With ever-longing eyes.

4 Remember all thy grace, And lead me in thy truth; Forgive the sins of riper days, And follies of my youth.

5 The Lord is just and kind, The meek shall learn his ways; And every humble sinner find The methods of his grace.

6 For his own goodness' sake He saves my soul from shame; He pardons (tho' my guilt be great) Thro' my Redeemer's name.

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