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 17. (C. M.) Victory over Death, 1 Cor. xv. 55, &c.
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O for an overcoming faithTo cheer my dying hours,
To triumph o'er the monster death,
And all his frightful powers!
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Joyful with all the strength I haveMy quivering lips should sing,
‘Where is thy boasted victory, grave?
‘And where the monster's sting?’
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If sin be pardon'd I'm secure,Death hath no sting beside;
The law give sin its damning power,
But Christ my ransom dy'd.
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Now to the God of victoryImmortal thanks be paid,
Who makes us conquerors while we die,
Thro' Christ our living head.
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