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 120. (C. M.) Complaint of quarrelsome Neighbours; or, a devout Wish for Peace.
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Thou God of love, thou ever-blest,Pity my suffering state;
When wilt thou set my soul at rest
From lips that love deceit?
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Hard lot of mine! my days are castAmong the sons of strife,
Whose never-ceasing brawlings waste
My golden hours of life.
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O might I fly to change my place,How would I choose to dwell
In some wide lonesome wilderness,
And leave these gates of hell.
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Peace is the blessing that I seek,How lovely are its charms!
I am for peace; but when I speak,
They all declare for arms.
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New passions still their souls engage,And keep their malice strong:
What shall be done to curb thy rage,
O thou devouring tongue!
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Should burning arrows smite thee thro',Strict justice would approve;
But I had rather spare my foe,
And melt his heart with love.
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