The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. Containing, besides his Sermons, and Essays on miscellaneous subjects, several additional pieces, Selected from his Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings, and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge, in 1753: to which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author, compiled by the Rev. George Burder. In six volumes |
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PSALM 48. v. 1–8. First Part. (S. M.) The Church is the Honour and Safety of a Nation.
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Great is the Lord our God,And let his praise be great;
He makes his churches his abode,
His most delightful seat.
II
These temples of his grace,How beautiful they stand!
The honours of our native place,
And bulwarks of our land.
III
In Sion God is knownA refuge in distress;
How bright has his salvation shone
Through all her palaces!
IV
When kings against her join'd,And saw the Lord was there,
In wild confusion of the mind
They fled with hasty fear.
V
When navies tall and proudAttempt to spoil our peace,
He sends his tempests roaring loud,
And sinks them in the seas.
VI
Oft have our fathers told,Our eyes have often seen,
How well our God secures the fold
Where his own sheep have been.
VII
In every new distressWe'll to his house repair,
We'll think upon his wondrous grace,
And seek deliverance there.
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