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. Last Part. (L. M.) Sanctified Affliction; or, Delight in the Word of God.
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PSALM 119. Last Part. (L. M.) Sanctified Affliction; or, Delight in the Word of God.
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Father, I bless thy gentle hand;How kind was thy chastising rod,
That forc'd my conscience to a stand,
And brought my wandering soul to God!
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Foolish and vain I went astray,Ere I had felt thy scourges, Lord,
I left my guide, and lost my way;
But now I love and keep thy word.
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'Tis good for me to wear the yoke,For pride is apt to rise and swell;
'Tis good to bear my father's stroke,
That I might learn his statutes well.
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The law that issues from thy mouthShall raise my cheerful passions more
Than all the treasures of the south,
Or western hills of golden ore.
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Thy hands have made my mortal frame,Thy spirit form'd my soul within;
Teach me to know thy wondrous name,
And guard me safe from death and sin.
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Then all that love and fear the LordAt my salvation shall rejoice;
For I have hoped in thy word,
And made thy grace my only choice.
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