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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PSALM 16. v. 1–8. First Part. (C. M.) Support and Counsel from God without Merit.
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PSALM 16. v. 1–8. First Part. (C. M.) Support and Counsel from God without Merit.
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Save me, O Lord, from every foe,In thee my trust I place,
Tho' all the good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy grace.
II
Yet if my God prolong my breath,The saints may profit by't;
The saints the glory of the earth,
The men of my delight.
III
Let heathens to their idols haste,And worship wood or stone;
But my delightful lot is cast
Where the true God is known.
IV
His hand provides my constant food,He fills my daily cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present good,
But more rejoice in hope.
V
God is my portion and my joy,His counsels are my light;
He gives me sweet advice by day,
And gentle hints by night.
VI
My soul would all her thoughts approveTo his all-seeing eye;
Not death, nor hell my hope shall move,
While such a friend is nigh.
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