Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian church in general (3rd. ed.) 267b. My God, accept my early vows

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267a

Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#267b

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Text:

Watchfulness and Brotherly Love

1 My God, accept my early vows,
Like morning incense in thine house,
And let my nightly worship rise
Sweet as the evening sacrifice.

2 Watch o’er my lips, and guard them, Lord,
From every rash and heedless word;
Nor let my feet incline to tread
The guilty path where sinners lead.

3 Oh may the righteous, when I stray,
Smite and reprove my wandering way!
Their gentle words, like ointment shed,
Shall never bruise, but cheer my head.

4 When I behold them prest with grief,
I’ll cry to heaven for their relief;
And by my warm petitions prove
How much I prize their faithful love.

Text Information
First Line:	My God, accept my early vows
Title:	Watchfulness and Brotherly Love
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1787
Scripture:	Psalm 141:2-5
Topic:	Brotherly Reproof; Devotion: daily; Evening Psalm (4 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.