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 122. (C. M.) Going to Church.
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How did my heart rejoice to hearMy friends devoutly say,
‘In Zion let us all appear,
‘And keep the solemn day!’
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I love her gates, I love the road;The church adorn'd with grace
Stands like a palace built for God
To shew his milder face.
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Up to her courts with joys unknownThe holy tribes repair;
The son of David holds his throne,
And sits in judgment there.
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He hears our praises and complaints;And while his awful voice
Divides the sinners from the saints,
We tremble and rejoice.
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Peace be within this sacred place,And joy a constant guest!
With holy gifts and heavenly grace
Be her attendants blest!
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My soul shall pray for Zion still,While life or breath remains;
There my best friends, my kindred dwell,
There God my Saviour reigns.
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