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 147. v. 7–9, 13–18. (C. M.) The Seasons of the Year.
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With songs and honours sounding loudAddress the Lord on high:
Over the heavens he spreads his cloud,
And waters veil the sky.
II
He sends his showers of blessing downTo cheer the plains below;
He makes the grass the mountains crown,
And corn in vallies grow.
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He gives the grazing ox his meat,He hears the ravens cry;
But man, who tastes his finest wheat,
Should raise his honours high.
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His steady counsels change the faceOf the declining year;
He bids the son cut short his race,
And wintry days appear.
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His hoary frost, his fleecy snowDescend and clothe the ground;
The liquid streams forbear to flow,
In icy fetters bound.
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When from his dreadful stores on highHe pours the rattling hail,
The wretch that dares this God defy
Shall find his courage fail.
VII
He sends his word and melts the snow,The fields no longer mourn;
He calls the warmer gales to blow,
And bids the spring return.
VIII
The changing wind, the flying cloud,Obey his mighty word:
With songs and honours sounding loud,
Praise ye the sovereign Lord.
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