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 136. Abridged. (L. M.) God's Wonders of Creation, Providence, Redemption, and Salvation.
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Give to our God immortal praise;Mercy and truth are all his ways:
‘Wonders of grace to God belong,
‘Repeat his mercies in your song.’
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Give to the Lord of lords renownThe King of kings with glory crown:
‘His mercies ever shall endure,
‘When’ lords and kings are known ‘no more.’
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He built the earth, he spread the sky,And fix'd the starry lights on high:
‘Wonders of grace to God belong,
‘Repeat his mercies in your song.’
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He fills the sun with morning light,He bids the moon direct the night:
‘His mercies ever shall endure,
‘When’ suns and moons shall shine ‘no more.’
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The Jews he freed from Pharaoh's hand,And brought them to the promis'd land:
‘Wonders of grace to God belong,
‘Repeat his mercies in your song.’
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He saw the Gentiles dead in sin,And felt his pity work within:
‘His mercies ever shall endure,
‘When’ death and sin shall reign ‘no more.’
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He sent his Son with power to saveFrom guilt, and darkness, and the grave:
‘Wonders of grace to God belong,
‘Repeat his mercies in your song.’
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Through this vain world he guides our feetAnd leads us to his heavenly seat:
‘His mercies ever shall endure,
‘When’ this vain world shall be ‘no more.’
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