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 Fifteenth Part. (C. M.) Holy Resolutions.
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O that thy statutes every hour,Might dwell upon my mind!
Thence I derive a quickening power,
And daily peace I find.
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To meditate thy precepts, Lord,Shall be my sweet employ;
My soul shall ne'er forget thy word,
Thy word is all my joy.
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How would I run in thy commands,If thou my heart discharge
From sin and Satan's hateful chains,
And set my feet at large!
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My lips with courage shall declareThy statutes and thy name;
I'll speak thy word, tho' kings should hear,
Nor yield to sinful shame.
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Let bands of persecutors riseTo rob me of my right,
Let pride and malice forge their lies,
Thy law is my delight.
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Depart from me, ye wicked race,Whose hands and hearts are ill;
I love my God, I love his ways,
And must obey his will.
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