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 72. First Part. (L. M.) The Kingdom of Christ.
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PSALM 72. First Part. (L. M.) The Kingdom of Christ.
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Great God whose universal swayThe known and unknown worlds obey,
Now give the kingdom to thy Son,
Extend his power, exalt his throne.
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Thy sceptre well becomes his hands,All heaven submits to his commands;
His justice shall avenge the poor,
And pride and rage prevail no more.
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With power he vindicates the just,And treads the oppressor in the dust;
His worship and his fear shall last
Till hours and years and time be past.
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As rain on meadows newly mownSo shall he send his influence down;
His grace on fainting souls distils
Like heavenly dew on thirsty hills.
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The heathen lands that lie beneathThe shades of overspreading death,
Revive at his first dawning light,
And deserts blossom at the sight.
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The saints shall flourish in his days,Drest in the robes of joy and praise;
Peace like a river from his throne
Shall flow to nations yet unknown.
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