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 71. v. 15, 14, 16, 23, 22, 24. Second
Part. (C. M.) Christ our Strength and Righteousness.
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PSALM 71. v. 15, 14, 16, 23, 22, 24. Second Part. (C. M.) Christ our Strength and Righteousness.
I
My Saviour, my almighty friend,When I begin thy praise,
Where will the growing numbers end,
The numbers of thy grace?
II
Thou art my everlasting trust,Thy goodness I adore;
And since I knew thy graces first
I speak thy glories more.
III
My feet shall travel all the lengthOf the celestial road,
And march with courage in thy strength
To see my Father God.
IV
When I am fill'd with sore distressFor some surprising sin,
I'll plead thy perfect righteousness,
And mention none but thine.
V
How will my lips rejoice to tellThe victories of my King!
My soul redeem'd from sin and hell
Shall thy salvation sing.
VI
My tongue shall all the day proclaimMy Saviour and my God;
His death has brought my foes to shame,
And drown'd them in his blood.
VII
Awake, awake, my tuneful powers;With this delightful song
I'll entertain the darkest hours,
Nor think the season long.
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