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 60. v. 1–5, 10–12. (C. M.) On a Day of Humiliation for Disappointments in War.
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Lord, hast thou cast the nation off?Must we for ever mourn?
Wilt thou indulge immortal wrath?
Shall mercy ne'er return?
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The terror of one frown of thineMelts all our strength away;
Like men that totter drunk with wine,
We tremble in dismay.
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Great Britain shakes beneath thy stroke,And dreads thy threatening hand;
O heal the island thou hast broke,
Confirm the wavering land.
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Lift up a banner in the field,For those that fear thy name;
Save thy beloved with thy shield,
And put our foes to shame.
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Go with our armies to the fightLike a confederate God;
In vain confederate powers unite
Against thy lifted rod.
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Our troops shall gain a wide renownBy thine assisting hand;
'Tis God that treads the mighty down,
And makes the feeble stand.
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