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 145. (S. M.) The Greatness of God.
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My God, my King, thy various praiseShall fill the remnant of my days;
Thy grace employ my humble tongue
Till death and glory raise the song.
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The wings of every hour shall bearSome thankful tribute to thine ear;
And every setting sun shall see
New works of duty done for thee.
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Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim;Thy bounty flows, an endless stream,
Thy mercy swift, thine anger slow,
But dreadful to the stubborn foe.
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Thy works with sovereign glory shine,And speak thy majesty divine;
Let Britain round her shores proclaim
The sound and honour of thy name.
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Let distant times and nations raiseThe long succession of thy praise;
And unborn ages make my song
The joy and labour of their tongue.
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But who can speak thy wondrous deeds?Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds!
Vast and unsearchable thy ways!
Vast and immortal be thy praise.
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