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Salvation, Righteousness and Strength

Isaac Watts • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7

Verse 1

The Lord on high proclaims His Godhead from his throne: “Mercy and Justice are the names By which I will be known.

Verse 2

“Ye dying souls, that sit In darkness and distress, Look from the borders of the pit To my recovering grace.”

Verse 3

Sinners shall hear the sound; Their thankful tongues shall own, “Our righteousness and strength are found In thee, the Lord alone.”

Verse 4

In thee shall Israel trust, And see their guilt forgiven; God will pronounce the sinners just, And take the saints to heaven.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 36:1-7

Reference 2

  • psalms 71:15-16

Reference 3

  • isaiah 14:21-25

Reference 4

  • isaiah 26:4

Reference 5

  • isaiah 45:21-25

Reference 6

  • isaiah 49:6

Reference 7

  • isaiah 59:16-17