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 71. (L. M.) Christ found in the Street, and brought to the Church, Sol. Song iii. 1–5.
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Often I seek my Lord by night,Jesus, my love, my soul's delight;
With warm desire and restless thought
I seek him oft, but find him not.
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Then I arise, and search the streetTill I my Lord, my Saviour meet;
I ask the watchman of the night,
‘Where did you see my soul's delight?’
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Sometimes I find him in my way,Directed by a heavenly ray;
I leap for joy to see his face,
And hold him fast in mine embrace.
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I bring him to my mother's home,Nor does my Lord refuse to come,
To Sion's sacred chambers, where
My soul first drew the vital air.
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He gives me there his bleeding heart,Pierc'd for my sake with deadly smart;
I give my soul to him, and there
Our loves their mutual tokens share.
VI
I charge you all, ye earthly toys,Approach not to disturb my joys;
Nor sin nor hell come near my heart,
Nor cause my Saviour to depart.
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