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The Warning of Gd to His People; or, Spiritual Blessings and Punishments

Isaac Watts • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 81

Verse 1

Sing to the Lord aloud, and make a joyful noise; God is our strength, our Savior God, let Israel hear His voice.

Verse 2

"From vile idolatry preserve My worship clean; I am the LORD who set thee free from slavery and sin."

Verse 3

"Stretch thy desires abroad, And I'll supply them all: but if ye will refuse your God, if Israel will rebel;"

Verse 4

"I'll leave them," saith the LORD, "to their own lust a prey, and let them run the dang'rous road, 'tis their own chosen way."

Verse 5

"Yet, O! that all my saints would hearken to My voice! Soon I would ease their sore complaints and bid their hearts rejoice."

Verse 6

"While I destroy their foes, I'd richly feed My flock, and they should taste the stream that flows from their eternal rock."

Scripture References

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  • psalms 81