The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts Ps.72. While I keep silence, and conceal

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Ps.71

The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts‎#Ps.72

Ps.73

Text:	Psalm 32 Part 2
Author:	Isaac Watts

Ps.72. Psalm 32 Part 2

Full Text

While I keep silence, and conceal
My heavy guilt within my heart,
What torments doth my conscience feel!
What agonies of inward smart!

I spread my sins before the Lord,
And all my secret faults confess;
Thy gospel speaks a pard'ning word,
Thine Holy Spirit seals the grace.

For this shall every humble soul
Make swift addresses to thy seat;
When floods of huge temptations roll,
There shall they find a bless'd retreat.

How safe beneath thy wings I lie,
When days grow dark and storms appear;
And when I walk, thy watchful eye
Shall guide me safe from every snare.

Text Information
First Line:	While I keep silence, and conceal
Title:	Psalm 32 Part 2
Author:	Isaac Watts
Meter:	L. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1806
Scripture:	Psalm 32
Topic:	Blessings: of a person; Comfort: holiness, and pardon; Grace: without merit (9 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.