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. v. 30, &c. Fifth Part. (C. M.) The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Afflictions without Rejection.
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‘Yet,’ saith the Lord, ‘if David's race,‘The children of my Son,
‘Should break my laws, abuse my grace,
‘And tempt mine anger down;
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‘Their sins I'll visit with the rod,‘And make their folly smart;
‘But I'll not cease to be their God,
‘Nor from my truth depart.
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‘My covenant I will ne'er revoke,‘But keep my grace in mind;
‘And what eternal love hath spoke
‘Eternal truth shall bind.
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‘Once have I sworn (I need no more)‘And pledg'd my holiness
‘To seal the sacred promise sure
‘To David and his race.
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‘The sun shall see his offspring rise‘And spread from sea to sea,
‘Long as he travels round the skies
‘To give the nations day.
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‘Sure as the moon that rules the night‘His kingdom shall endure,
‘Till the fix'd laws of shade and light
‘Shall be observ'd no more.’
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