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 63. v. 6–10. Second Part. (C. M.) Midnight Thoughts recollected.
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PSALM 63. v. 6–10. Second Part. (C. M.) Midnight Thoughts recollected.
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'Twas in the watches of the nightI thought upon thy power,
I kept thy lovely face in sight
Amidst the darkest hour.
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My flesh lay resting on my bed,My soul arose on high;
‘My God, my life, my hope,’ I said,
‘Bring thy salvation nigh.’
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My spirit labours up thine hill,And climbs the heavenly road;
But thy right hand upholds me still,
While I pursue my God.
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Thy mercy stretches o'er my headThe shadow of thy wings;
My heart rejoices in thine aid,
My tongue awakes and sings.
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But the destroyers of my peaceShall fret and rage in vain;
The tempter shall for ever cease,
And all my sins be slain.
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Thy sword shall give my foes to death,And send them down to dwell
In the dark caverns of the earth,
Or to the deeps of hell.
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