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 96. (C. M.) Election excludes boasting, 1 Cor. i. 26–31.
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But few among the carnal wise,But few of noble race,
Obtain the favour of thine eyes,
Almighty King of grace.
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He takes the men of meanest nameFor sons and heirs of God;
And thus he pours abundant shame
On honourable blood.
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He calls the fool, and makes him knowThe mysteries of his grace,
To bring aspiring wisdom low,
And all its pride abase.
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Nature has all its glories lostWhen brought before his throne;
No flesh shall in his presence boast
But in the Lord alone.
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