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 51. First Part. (L. M.) A Penitent pleading for Pardon.
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Shew pity Lord, O Lord forgive,Let a repenting rebel live:
Are not thy mercies large and free?
May not a sinner trust in thee?
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My crimes are great, but not surpassThe power and glory of thy grace:
Great God, thy nature hath no bound,
So let thy pardoning love be found.
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O wash my soul from every sin,And make my guilty conscience clean;
Here on my heart the burden lies,
And past offences pain my eyes.
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My lips with shame my sins confessAgainst thy law, against thy grace:
Lord, should thy judgment grow severe,
I am condemn'd, but thou art clear.
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Should sudden vengeance seize my breath,I must pronounce thee just in death;
And if my soul were sent to hell,
Thy righteous law approves it well.
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Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord,Whose hope still hovering round thy word,
Would light on some sweet promise there,
Some sure support against despair.
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