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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 61. v. 1–6. (S. M.) Safety in God.

I

When overwhelm'd with grief
My heart within me dies,
Helpless and far from all relief
To heaven I lift mine eyes.

II

O lead me to the rock
That's high above my head,
And make the covert of thy wings
My shelter and my shade.

III

Within thy presence, Lord,
For ever I'll abide;
Thou art the tower of my defence,
The refuge where I hide.

IV

Thou givest me the lot
Of those that fear thy name;
If endless life be their reward,
I shall possess the same.