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 89. First Part. (L. M.) The Covenant made with Christ; or, the true David.
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For ever shall my song recordThe truth and mercy of the Lord;
Mercy and truth for ever stand,
Like heaven establish'd by his hand.
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Thus to his Son he sware, and said,‘With thee my covenant first is made;
‘In thee shall dying sinners live,
‘Glory and grace are thine to give.
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‘Be thou my prophet, thou my priest;‘Thy children shall be ever blest;
‘Thou art my chosen king; thy throne
‘Shall stand eternal like my own.
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‘There's none of all my sons above‘So much my image or my love;
‘Celestial powers thy subjects are,
‘Then what can earth to thee compare?
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‘David, my servant whom I chose‘To guard my flock, to crush my foes,
‘And rais'd him to the jewish throne,
‘Was but a shadow of my Son.’
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Now let the church rejoice, and singJesus her Saviour and her King:
Angels his heavenly wonders show,
And saints declare his works below.
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