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 17. v. 13, &c. (S. M.) Portion of Saints and Sinners; or, Hope and Despair in Death.
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Arise, my gracious God,And make the wicked flee;
They are but thy chastising rod
To drive thy saints to thee.
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Behold the sinner dies,His haughty words are vain;
Here in this life his pleasure lies,
And all beyond is pain.
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Then let his pride advance,And boast of all his store;
The Lord is my inheritance,
My soul can wish no more.
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I shall behold the faceOf my forgiving God,
And stand complete in righteousness,
Wash'd in my Saviour's blood.
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There's a new heaven begun,When I awake from death,
Drest in the likeness of thy Son,
And draw immortal breath.
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