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 53. v. 4–6. (C. M.) Victory and Deliverance from Persecution.
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Are all the foes of Sion fools,Who thus devour her saints?
Do they not know her Saviour rules,
And pities her complaints?
II
They shall be seiz'd with sad surprise;For God's avenging arm
Scatters the bones of them that rise
To do his children harm.
III
In vain the sons of Satan boastOf armies in array;
When God has first despis'd their host,
They fall an easy prey.
IV
O for a word from Sion's KingHer captives to restore!
Jacob with all his tribes shall sing,
And Judah weep no more.
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