How Gentle God's Commands

Philip Doddridge (1755) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 8

Verse 1

How gentle God’s commands! How kind His precepts are! Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, And trust His constant care.

Verse 2

While Providence supports, Let saints securely dwell; That hand which bears all nature up Shall guard His children well.

Verse 3

Why should this anxious load Press down your weary mind? Haste to your heavenly Father’s throne, And sweet refreshment find.

Verse 4

His goodness stands approved, Down to the present day: I’ll drop my burden at His feet, And bear a song away.

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