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. Fifth Part. (C. M.) Delight in Scripture; or, the Word of God dwelling in us.
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O how I love thy holy law!'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my meditations draw
Divine advice by night.
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My waking eyes prevent the dayTo meditate thy word;
My soul with longing melts away
To hear thy gospel, Lord.
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How doth thy word my heart engage?How well employ my tongue!
And, in my tiresome pilgrimage,
Yields me a heavenly song.
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Am I a stranger, or at home,'Tis my perpetual feast;
Not honey dropping from the comb
So much allures the taste.
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No treasures so enrich the mind;Nor shall thy word be sold
For loads of silver well refin'd,
Nor heaps of choicest gold.
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When nature sinks, and spirits droop,Thy promises of grace
Are pillars to support my hope,
And there I write thy praise.
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