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 |
IV. |
I. |
II. |
III. |
The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. | ||
PSALM 121. (C. M.) Preservation by Day and Night.
I
To heaven I lift my waiting eyes,There all my hopes are laid:
The Lord that built the earth and skies
Is my perpetual aid.
II
Their feet shall never slide to fall,Whom he designs to keep;
His ear attends the softest call,
His eyes can never sleep.
III
He will sustain our weakest powersWith his almighty arm,
And watch our most unguarded hours
Against surprising harm.
IV
Israel, rejoice and rest secure,Thy keeper is the Lord;
His wakeful eyes employ his power
For thine eternal guard.
V
Nor scorching sun, nor sickly moonShall have his leave to smite;
He shields thy head from burning noon,
From blasting damps at night.
VI
He guards thy soul, he keeps thy breathWhere thickest dangers come;
Go and return, secure from death,
Till God commands thee home.
The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. | ||