My Dear Redeemer and My Lord

Isaac Watts (1709) • English

Primary Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9-10

Verse 1

My dear Redeemer and my Lord, I read my duty in your Word; but in your life the law appears, drawn out in living characters.

Verse 2

Such was your truth, and such your zeal, such def'rence to your Father's will, such love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine.

Verse 3

Cold mountains and the midnight air witnessed the fervor of your prayer; the desert your temptations knew, your conflict and your vict'ry too.

Verse 4

Be thou my pattern; make me bear more of your gracious image here: then God the Judge shall own my name amongst the foll'wers of the Lamb.

Scripture References

Reference 1

deuteronomy 4:9-10

Reference 2

psalms 40:7-8

Reference 3

matthew 4:1-11

Reference 4

matthew 14:23

Reference 5

mark 7:46

Reference 6

luke 4:1-14

Reference 7

luke 9:28

Reference 8

john 4:14

Reference 9

john 8:29

Reference 10

john 17:4