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 73. v. 22, 3, 6, 17–20. (L. M.) The Prosperity of Sinners cursed.
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Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I,To mourn, and murmur, and repine
To see the wicked plac'd on high,
In pride and robes of honour shine!
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But oh their end, their dreadful end!Thy sanctuary taught me so:
On slippery rocks I see them stand,
And fiery billows roll below.
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Now let them boast how tall they rise,I'll never envy them again;
There they may stand with haughty eyes,
Till they plunge deep in endless pain.
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Their fancy'd joys, how fast they flee!Just like a dream when man awakes;
Their songs of softest harmony
Are but a preface to their plagues.
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Now I esteem their mirth and wineToo dear to purchase with my blood;
Lord 'tis enough that thou art mine,
My life, my portion, and my God.
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