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Humility and Submission

Isaac Watts • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 131

Verse 1

Is there ambition in my heart? Search, gracious God, and see; Or do I act a haughty part? Lord, I appeal to thee.

Verse 2

I charge my thoughts, be humble still, And all my carriage mild; Content, my Father, with thy will, And quiet as a child.

Verse 3

The patient soul, the lowly mind, Shall have a large reward; Let saints in sorrow lie resigned, And trust a faithful Lord.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 131

Reference 2

  • matthew 18:1-5

Reference 3

  • romans 12:16

Reference 4

  • galatians 5:26

Reference 5

  • philippians 2:3

Reference 6

  • james 4:6-10

Reference 7

  • 1-peter 5:5