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 62. v. 5–12. (L. M.) No Trust in the Creatures; or, Faith in divine Grace and Power.
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PSALM 62. v. 5–12. (L. M.) No Trust in the Creatures; or, Faith in divine Grace and Power.
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My spirit looks to God alone;My rock and refuge is his throne;
In all my fears, in all my straits,
My soul on his salvation waits.
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Trust him, ye saints, in all your ways,Pour out your hearts before his face;
When helpers fail, and foes invade,
God is our all-sufficient aid.
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False are the men of high degree,The baser sort are vanity;
Laid in the balance both appear
Light as a puff of empty air.
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Make not increasing gold your trust,Nor set your heart on glittering dust;
Why will you grasp the fleeting smoke,
And not believe what God hath spoke?
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Once has his awful voice declar'd,Once and again my ears have heard,
‘All power is his eternal due;
‘He must be feared and trusted too.’
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For sovereign power reigns not alone,Grace is a partner of the throne:
Thy grace and justice, mighty Lord,
Shall well divide our last reward.
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