Thus saith the Lord, The spacious fields
by Isaac Watts·1719·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on Ps 50:8,10-11,14-15,23
1
Thus saith the Lord, "The spacious fields,
And flocks, and herds, are mine;
O'er all the cattle of the hills
I claim a right divine.
2
"I ask no sheep for sacrifice,
Nor bullocks burnt with fire;
To hope and love, to pray and praise,
Is al] that I require.
3
"Call upon me when trouble's near,
My hand shall set thee free
Then shall thy thankful lips declare
The honor due to me.
4
"The man that offers humble praise,
He glorifies me best;
And those that tread my holy ways
Shall my salvation taste."