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 118. v. 24–26. Fourth Part. (C. M.) Hosanna; the Lord's Day; or, Christ's Resurrection and our Salvation.
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This is the day the Lord hath made,He calls the hours his own;
Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad,
And praise surround the throne.
II
To-day he rose and left the dead,And Satan's empire fell;
To-day the saints his triumph spread,
And all his wonders tell.
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Hosanna to th'anointed King,To David's holy Son:
Help us, O Lord; descend and bring
Salvation from the throne.
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Blest be the Lord, who comes to menWith messages of grace;
Who comes in God his Father's name
To save our sinful race.
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Hosanna in the highest strainsThe church on earth can raise;
The highest heavens, in which he reigns,
Shall give him nobler praise.
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