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 144. v. 12–15. Third Part. (L. M.) Grace above Riches; or, the happy Nation.
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PSALM 144. v. 12–15. Third Part. (L. M.) Grace above Riches; or, the happy Nation.
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Happy the city, where their sonsLike pillars round a palace set,
And daughters bright as polish'd stones
Give strength and beauty to the state.
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Happy the country, where the sheep,Cattle, and corn, have large increase;
Where men securely work or sleep,
Nor sons of plunder break the peace.
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Happy the nation thus endow'd,But more divinely blest are those
On whom the all-sufficient God
Himself with all his grace bestows.
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