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 15. (C. M.) Characters of a Saint; or, a Citizen of Zion; or, the Qualifications of a Christian.
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Who shall inhabit in thy hill,O God of holiness?
Whom will the Lord admit to dwell
So near his throne of grace?
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The man that walks in pious ways,And works with righteous hands;
That trusts his Maker's promises,
And follows his commands.
III
He speaks the meaning of his heart,Nor slanders with his tongue;
Will scarce believe an ill report,
Nor do his neighbour wrong.
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The wealthy sinner he contemns,Loves all that fear the Lord;
And though to his own hurt he swears,
Still he performs his word.
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His hands disdain a golden bribe,And never gripe the poor;
This man shall dwell with God on earth,
And find his heaven secure.
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