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 128. (C. M.) Family Blessings.
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O happy man whose soul is fill'dWith zeal and reverend awe!
His lips to God their honours yield,
His life adorns the law.
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A careful Providence shall standAnd ever guard thy head,
Shall on the labours of thy hand
Its kindly blessings shed.
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Thy wife shall be a fruitful vine;Thy children round thy board,
Each like a plant of honour shine,
And learn to fear the Lord.
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The Lord shall thy best hopes fulfilFor months and years to come;
The Lord, who dwells on Zion's hill,
Shall send thee blessings home.
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This is the man whose happy eyesShall see his house increase,
Shall see the sinking church arise,
Then leave the world in peace.
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