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 116. First Part. (C. M.) Recovery from Sickness.
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I love the Lord; he heard my cries,And pity'd every groan:
Long as I live, when troubles rise,
I'll hasten to his throne.
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I love the Lord; he bow'd his ear,And chas'd my griefs away;
O let my heart no more despair,
While I have breath to pray!
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My flesh declin'd, my spirits fell,And I drew near the dead,
While inward pangs, and fears of hell
Perplex'd my wakeful head.
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‘My God,’ I cry'd, ‘thy servant save,‘Thou ever good and just;
‘Thy power can rescue from the grave,
‘Thy power is all my trust.’
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The Lord beheld me sore distrest,He bid my pains remove:
Return, my soul, to God thy rest,
For thou hast known his love.
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My God hath sav'd my soul from deathAnd dry'd my falling tears;
Now to his praise I'll spend my breath,
And my remaining years.
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