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 138. (L. M.) Restoring and preserving Grace.
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PSALM 138. (L. M.) Restoring and preserving Grace.
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With all my powers of heart and tongueI'll praise my Maker in my song:
Angels shall hear the notes I raise,
Approve the song and join the praise.
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Angels that make thy church their careShall witness my devotions there,
While holy zeal directs my eyes
To thy fair temple in the skies.
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I'll sing thy truth and mercy, Lord,I'll sing the wonders of thy word;
Not all thy works and names below
So much thy power and glory show.
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To God I cry'd when troubles rose;He heard me, and subdu'd my foes,
He did my rising fears control,
And strength diffus'd thro' all my soul.
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The God of heaven maintains his state,Frowns on the proud and scorns the great;
But from his throne descends to see
The sons of humble poverty.
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Amidst a thousand snares I standUpheld and guarded by thy hand;
Thy words my fainting soul revive,
And keep my dying faith alive.
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Grace will complete what grace beginsTo save from sorrows or from sins;
The work that wisdom undertakes
Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes.
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