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 97. v. 1–5. First Part. (L. M.) Christ reigning in Heaven, and coming to Judgment.
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He reigns; the Lord, the Saviour reigns;Praise him in evangelic strains;
Let the whole earth in songs rejoice,
And distant islands join their voice.
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Deep are his counsels and unknown;But grace and truth support his throne:
Tho' gloomy clouds his ways surround,
Justice is their eternal ground.
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In robes of judgment, lo! he comes,Shakes the wide earth, and cleaves the tombs;
Before him burns devouring fire,
The mountains melt, the seas retire.
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His enemies, with sore dismay,Fly from the sight, and shun the day;
Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high,
And sing, for your redemption's nigh.
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