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