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 48. (L. M.) The Christian Race, Isaiah xl. 28–31.
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Awake, our souls, away, our fears,Let every trembling thought be gone;
Awake and run the heavenly race,
And put a cheerful courage on.
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True, 'tis a strait and thorny road,And mortal spirits tire and faint;
But they forget the mighty God
That feeds the strength of every saint—
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Thee, mighty God, whose matchless powerIs ever new and ever young,
And firm endures while endless years
Their everlasting circles run.
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From thee the overflowing spring,Our souls shall drink a fresh supply,
While such as trust their native strength
Shall melt away, and drop and die.
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Swift as an eagle cuts the airWe'll mount aloft to thine abode,
On wings of love our souls shall fly,
Nor tire amidst the heavenly road.
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