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 68. v. 1–6, 32–35. First Part. (L. M.) The Vengeance and Compassion of God.
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Let God arise in all his might,And put the troops of hell to flight,
As smoke that sought to cloud the skies
Before the rising tempest flies.
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He comes array'd in burning flames;Justice and vengeance are his names:
Behold his fainting foes expire
Like melting wax before the fire.
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He rides and thunders thro' the sky;His name Jehovah sounds on high:
Sing to his name, ye sons of grace;
Ye saints, rejoice before his face.
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The widow and the fatherlessFly to his aid in sharp distress:
In him the poor and helpless find
A judge that's just, a father kind.
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He breaks the captive's heavy chain,And prisoners see the light again;
But rebels, that dispute his will,
Shall dwell in chains and darkness still.
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Kingdoms and thrones to God belong;Crown him, ye nations, in your song:
His wondrous names and powers rehearse;
His honours shall enrich your verse.
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He shakes the heavens with loud alarms;How terrible is God in arms!
In Israel are his mercies known,
Israel is his peculiar throne.
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Proclaim him king, pronounce him blest;He's your defence, your joy, your rest:
When terrors rise and nations faint,
God is the strength of every saint.
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