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 76. (L. M.) Christ dwells in Heaven, but visits on Earth, Sol. Song vi. 1–3, 12. |
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HYMN 76. (L. M.) Christ dwells in Heaven, but visits on Earth, Sol. Song vi. 1–3, 12.
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When strangers stand and hear me tellWhat beauties in my Saviour dwell;
Where he is gone, they fain would know,
That they may seek and love him too.
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My best beloved keeps his throneOn hills of light, in worlds unknown;
But he descends, and shows his face
In the young gardens of his grace.
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In vineyards planted by his hand,Where fruitful trees in order stand;
He feeds among the spicy beds,
Where lilies show their spotless heads.
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He has engross'd my warmest love,No earthly charms my soul can move:
I have a mansion in his heart,
Nor death nor hell shall make us part.
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He takes my soul e'er I'm aware,And shows me where his glories are;
No chariot of Amminadib
The heavenly rapture can describe.
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O may my spirit daily riseOn wings of faith above the skies,
Till death shall make my last remove
To dwell for ever with my love.
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