PSALM 89. First Part. (L. M.) The Covenant made with Christ; or, the true David.
I
For ever shall my song record
The truth and mercy of the Lord;
Mercy and truth for ever stand,
Like heaven establish'd by his hand.
II
Thus to his Son he sware, and said,
‘With thee my covenant first is made;
‘In thee shall dying sinners live,
‘Glory and grace are thine to give.
III
‘Be thou my prophet, thou my priest;
‘Thy children shall be ever blest;
‘Thou art my chosen king; thy throne
‘Shall stand eternal like my own.
IV
‘There's none of all my sons above
‘So much my image or my love;
‘Celestial powers thy subjects are,
‘Then what can earth to thee compare?
V
‘David, my servant whom I chose
‘To guard my flock, to crush my foes,
‘And rais'd him to the jewish throne,
‘Was but a shadow of my Son.’
VI
Now let the church rejoice, and sing
Jesus her Saviour and her King:
Angels his heavenly wonders show,
And saints declare his works below.
