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 83. (C. M.) Afflictions and Death under Providence, Job. v. 6–8.
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Not from the dust affliction grows,Nor troubles rise by chance;
Yet we are born to care and woes,
A sad inheritance.
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As sparks break out from burning coals,And still are upwards borne,
So grief is rooted in our souls,
And man grows up to mourn.
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Yet with my God I leave my cause,And trust his promis'd grace;
He rules me by his well-known laws
Of love and righteousness.
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Not all the pains that e'er I boreShall spoil my future peace,
For death and hell can do no more
Than what my Father please.
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