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 19. (C. M.) The Song of Simeon; or, Death made desirable, Luke ii. 27, &c.
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Lord, at thy temple we appear,As happy Simeon came,
And hope to meet our Saviour here;
O make our joys the same!
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With what divine and vast delightThe good old man was fill'd,
When fondly in his wither'd arms
He clasp'd the holy child!
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‘Now I can leave this world,’ he cry'd,‘Behold thy servant dies,
‘I've seen thy great salvation, Lord,
‘And close my peaceful eyes.
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‘This is the light prepar'd to shine‘Upon the gentile lands,
‘Thine Israel's glory, and their hope
‘To break their slavish bands.’
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Jesus, the vision of thy faceHath overpowering charms,
Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace
If Christ be in my arms.
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Then while ye hear my heart-strings break,How sweet my minutes roll!
A mortal paleness on my cheek,
And glory in my soul.
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