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. 17–21. Third Part. (C. M.) The aged Christian's Prayer and Song; or, old Age, Death, and the Resurrection.
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God of my childhood and my youth,The guide of all my days,
I have declar'd thy heavenly truth,
And told thy wondrous ways.
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Wilt thou forsake my hoary hairs,And leave my fainting heart?
Who shall sustain my sinking years
If God my strength depart!
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Let me thy power and truth proclaimTo the surviving age,
And leave a savour of thy name
When I shall quit the stage.
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The land of silence and of deathAttends my next remove;
O may these poor remains of breath
Teach the wide world thy love!
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Thy righteousness is deep and high,Unsearchable thy deeds;
Thy glory spreads beyond the sky,
And all my praise exceeds.
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Oft have I heard thy threatenings roar,And oft endur'd the grief;
But when thy hand has prest me sore,
Thy grace was my relief.
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By long experience have I knownThy sovereign power to save;
At thy command I venture down
Securely to the grave.
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When I lie buried deep in dust,My flesh shall be thy care;
These withering limbs with thee I trust
To raise them strong and fair.
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