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Saints, At Your Heav'nly Father's Word

Isaac Watts • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 12:6-18

Verse 1

Saints, at your heav'nly Father's word Give up your comforts to the Lord; He shall restore what you resign, Or grant you blessings more divine.

Verse 2

So Abram with obedient hand Led forth his son at God's command; The wood, the fire, the kiufe, he took, His arm prepared the dreadful stroke.

Verse 3

"Abram, forbear!" the angel cried, Thy faith is known, thy love is tried Thy son shall live, and in thy seed Shall the whole earth be blest indeed."

Verse 4

Just in the last distressing hour Tie Lord displays deliv'ring power; The mount of dauger is the place Where we shall see surprising grace.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 12:6-18

Reference 2

  • genesis 22:6-18

Reference 3

  • psalms 60:1-5

Reference 4

  • psalms 60:10-12