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. v. 7, &c. Second Part. (C. M.) The Goodness of God.
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PSALM 145. v. 7, &c. Second Part. (C. M.) The Goodness of God.
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Sweet is the memory of thy grace,My God, my heavenly King!
Let age to age thy righteousness
In sounds of glory sing.
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God reigns on high, but not confinesHis goodness to the skies;
Thro' the whole earth his bounty shines,
And every want supplies.
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With longing eyes thy creatures waitOn thee for daily food,
Thy lib'ral hand provides their meat
And fills their mouths with good.
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How kind are thy compassions, Lord!How slow thine anger moves!
But soon he sends his pardoning word
To cheer the souls he loves.
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Creatures, with all their endless race,Thy power and praise proclaim;
But saints that taste thy richer grace
Delight to bless thy name.
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