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 26. (C. M.) Hope of Heaven by the Resurrection of Christ, 1 Pet. 3–5.
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Bless'd be the everlasting God,The Father of our Lord,
Be his abounding mercy prais'd,
His majesty ador'd.
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When from the dead he rais'd his Son,And call'd him to the sky,
He gave our souls a lively hope
That they should never die.
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What tho' our inbred sins requireOur flesh to see the dust!
Yet as the Lord our Saviour rose
So all his followers must.
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There's an inheritance divineReserv'd against that day,
'Tis uncorrupted, undefil'd,
And cannot waste away.
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Saints by the power of God are keptTill the salvation come;
We walk by faith as strangers here
Till Christ shall call us home.
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