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 4. v. 1–3, 5–7. (L. M.) Hearing of Prayer; or, God our portion, and Christ our Hope.
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O God of grace and righteousness,Hear and attend when I complain;
Thou hast enlarg'd me in distress,
Bow down a gracious ear again.
II
Ye sons of men, in vain ye tryTo turn my glory into shame;
How long will scoffers love to lie,
And dare reproach my Saviour's name?
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Know that the Lord divides his saintsFrom all the tribes of men beside;
He hears the cry of penitents
For the dear sake of Christ that dy'd.
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When our obedient hands have doneA thousand works of righteousness,
We put our trust in God alone,
And glory in his pardoning grace.
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Let the unthinking many say,‘Who will bestow some earthly good?
But, Lord, thy light and love we pray,
Our souls desire this heavenly food.
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Then shall my cheerful powers rejoiceAt grace and favours so divine;
Nor will I change my happy choice,
For all their corn, and all their wine.
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