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. (C. M.) The Faithfulness of God.
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My never-ceasing songs shall showThe mercies of the Lord,
And make succeeding ages know
How faithful is his word.
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The sacred truths his lips pronounceShall firm as heaven endure;
And if he speak a promise once,
Th'eternal grace is sure.
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How long the race of David heldThe promis'd jewish throne!
But there's a nobler covenant seal'd
To David's greater Son.
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His seed for ever shall possessA throne above the skies;
The meanest subject of his grace
Shall to that glory rise.
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Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous waysAre sung by saints above;
And saints on earth their honours raise
To thy unchanging love.
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