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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HYMN 5. (C. M.) Submission to afflictive Providences, Job. i. 21. |
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HYMN 5. (C. M.) Submission to afflictive Providences, Job. i. 21.
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Naked as from the earth we came,And crept to life at first,
We to the earth return again,
And mingle with our dust.
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The dear delights we here enjoy,And fondly call our own,
Are but short favours borrow'd now,
To be repaid anon.
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'Tis God that lifts our comforts high,Or sinks them in the grave;
He gives, and (blessed be his name!)
He takes but what he gave.
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Peace, all our angry passions, then,Let each rebellious sigh
Be silent at his sovereign will,
And every murmur die.
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If smiling mercy crown our livesIts praises shall be spread,
And we'll adore the justice too
That strikes our comforts dead.
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