Is there ambition in my heart? (Josiah J. Horton)

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• (Posted 2026-01-18)  CPDL #88113:       

Editor: Josiah J. Horton (submitted 2026-01-18).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 25 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: A metricized Psalm 131 by Isaac Watts set to a hymn tune composed by Josiah J. Horton.

General Information

Title: Is There Ambition in My Heart? (Psalm 131)
Composer: Josiah J. Horton
Lyricist: Isaac Watts, 1740^{create page}
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn

Language: English
Instruments: Unknown

First published: 2026
Description: A metricized Psalm 131 by Isaac Watts set to a hymn tune composed by Josiah J. Horton.

Original text and translations

English text

Is there ambition in my heart?
Search, gracious, God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part>
Lord, I appeal to Thee.
Lord, I appeal to Thee.

I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild;
Content, my Father, with thy will,
And quiet as a child.
And quiet as a child.

The patient soul, the lowly mind,
Shall have a large reward;
Let saints in sorrow lie resigned,
And trust a faithful Lord.
And trust a faithful Lord.