Religion
Psalm 131: Humility and submission
From The Psalms of David Imitated (1719)
Religion
Is there ambition in my heart?.
Search, gracious God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part?
Lord, I appeal to thee.
I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild,
Content, my Father, with thy will,
And quiet as a child.
The patient soul, the lowly mind,
Shall have a large reward:
Let saints in sorrow lie resigned,
And trust a faithful Lord.
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Watts, Isaac. “Psalm 131: Humility and submission.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/watts/299/.
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Watts, Isaac. “Psalm 131: Humility and submission.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/watts/299/.
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