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 119. Third Part. (C. M.) Professions of Sincerity, Repentance, and Obedience.
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Thou art my portion, O my God;Soon as I know thy way,
My heart makes haste t'obey thy word,
And suffers no delay.
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I choose the path of heavenly truth,And glory in my choice:
Not all the riches of the earth
Could make me so rejoice.
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The testimonies of thy graceI set before my eyes;
Thence I derive my daily strength,
And there my comfort lies.
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If once I wander from thy path,I think upon my ways,
Then turn my feet to thy commands,
And trust thy pardoning grace.
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Now I am thine, for ever thine,O save thy servant, Lord;
Thou art my shield, my hiding-place,
My hope is in thy word.
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Thou hast inclin'd this heart of mineThy statutes to fulfil;
And thus till mortal life shall end
Would I perform thy will.
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