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 6. (L. M.) Temptations in Sickness overcome.
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Lord, I can suffer thy rebukes,When thou with kindness dost chastise;
But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear,
O let it not against me rise!
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Pity my languishing estate,And ease the sorrows that I feel;
The wounds thine heavy hand hath made,
O let thy gentler touches heal!
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See how I pass my weary daysIn sighs and groans; and when 'tis night,
My bed is water'd with my tears;
My grief consumes, and dims my sight.
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Look how the powers of nature mourn!How long, Almighty God, how long?
When shall thine hour of grace return?
When shall I make thy grace my song?
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I feel my flesh so near the grave,My thoughts are tempted to despair;
But graves can never praise the Lord,
For all is dust and silence there.
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Depart, ye tempters, from my soul,And all despairing thoughts depart;
My God, who hears my humble moan,
Will ease my flesh, and cheer my heart.
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