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 10. (S. M.) The Blessedness of Gospel Times; or, the Revelation of Christ to Jews and Gentiles, Isaiah v. 2, 7–10. Matt. xiii. 16, 17.
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How beauteous are their feetWho stand on Zion's hill!
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal!
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How charming is their voice!How sweet the tidings are!
‘Zion, behold thy Saviour King,
‘He reigns and triumphs here.’
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How happy are our earsThat hear this joyful sound
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found!
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How blessed are our eyesThat see this heavenly light!
Prophets and kings desired it long
But dy'd without the sight.
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The watchmen join their voice,And tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.
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The Lord makes bare his armThro' all the earth abroad;
Let every nation now behold
Their Saviour and their God.
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