Religion

Psalm 97, Part 3: Grace and glory

by Isaac Watts 1674–1748

From The Psalms of David Imitated (1719)

Religion

Th' Almighty reigns exalted high
O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky;
Though clouds and darkness veil his feet,
His dwelling is the mercy-seat.

O ye that love his holy name,
Hate every work of sin and shame;
He guards the souls of all his friends,
And from the snares of hell defends.

Immortal light and joys unknown
Are for the saints in darkness sown
Those glorious seeds shall spring and rise,
And the bright harvest bless our eyes.

Rejoice, ye righteous, and record
The sacred honors of the Lord:
None but the soul that feels his grace
Can triumph in his holiness.

MLA

Watts, Isaac. “Psalm 97, Part 3: Grace and glory.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/watts/210/.

Chicago

Watts, Isaac. “Psalm 97, Part 3: Grace and glory.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/watts/210/.

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