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 13. (L. M.) The Son of God incarnate; or, the Titles and the Kingdom of Christ, Isaiah ix. 2, 6, 7.
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The lands that long in darkness layNow have beheld a heavenly light;
Nations that sat in death's cold shade
Are blest with beams divinely bright.
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The virgin's promis'd Son is born,Behold the expected child appear;
What shall his names or titles be?
The Wonderful, the Counsellor.
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This infant is the mighty GodCome to be suckled and ador'd;
Th'eternal Father, Prince of Peace,
The Son of David, and his Lord.
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The government of earth and seasUpon his shoulders shall be laid;
His wide dominions still increase,
And honours to his name be paid.
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Jesus the holy child shall sitHigh on his father David's throne,
Shall crush his foes beneath his feet,
And reign to ages yet unknown.
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