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 27. (C. M.) Assurance of Heaven; or, a Saint prepared to die, 2 Tim. iv. 6–8. 1.
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Death may dissolve my body now,And bear my spirit home;
Why do my minutes move so slow,
Nor my salvation come?
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With heavenly weapons I have foughtThe battles of the Lord,
Finish'd my course, and kept the faith,
And wait the sure reward.
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God has laid up in heaven for meA crown which cannot fade;
The righteous Judge at that great day
Shall place it on my head.
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Nor hath the King of grace decreedThis prize for me alone;
But all that love and long to see
Th'appearance of his Son.
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Jesus, the Lord, shall guard me safeFrom every ill design;
And to his heavenly kingdom keep
This feeble soul of mine.
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God is my everlasting aid,And hell shall rage in vain;
To him be highest glory paid,
And endless praise—Amen.
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