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 61. (L. M.) Christ our High-Priest and King, and Christ coming to Judgment, Rev. i. 5–7.
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Now to the Lord, that makes us knowThe wonders of his dying love,
Be humble honours paid below,
And strains of nobler praise above.
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'Twas he that cleans'd our foulest sins,And wash'd us in his richest blood;
'Tis he that makes us priests and kings,
And brings us rebels near to God.
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To Jesus our atoning Priest,To Jesus our superior King,
Be everlasting power confess'd,
And every tongue his glory sing.
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Behold, on flying clouds he comes,And every eye shall see him move;
Tho' with our sins we pierc'd him once,
Then he displays his pardoning love.
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The unbelieving world shall wailWhile we rejoice to see the day:
Come, Lord; nor let thy promise fail,
Nor let thy chariots long delay.
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