The covenant made with Christ; or, The true David. <br /> <br />For ever shall my song record <br />The truth and mercy of the Lord; <br />Mercy and truth for ever stand, <br />Like heav'n, established by his hand. <br /> <br />Thus to his Son he sware, and said, <br />"With thee my cov'nant first is made; <br />In thee shall dying sinners live, <br />Glory and grace are thine to give. <br /> <br />"Be thou my Prophet, thou my Priest; <br />Thy children shall be ever blest; <br />Thou art my chosen King: thy throne <br />Shall stand eternal like my own. <br /> <br />"There's none of all my sons above <br />So much my image or my love; <br />Celestial powers thy subjects are: <br />Then what can earth to thee compare? <br /> <br />"David, my servant, whom I chose <br />To guard my flock, to crush my foes, <br />And raised him to the Jewish throne, <br />Was but a shadow of my Son." <br /> <br />Now let the church rejoice and sing <br />Jesus, her Savior and her King; <br />Angels his heav'nly wonders show, <br />And saints declare his works below.<br /><br />Isaac Watts<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/psalm-89/
