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 101. (L. M.) Joy in Heaven for a repenting Sinner, Luke xv. 7, 10.
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Who can describe the joys that riseThro' all the courts of paradise
To see a prodigal return,
To see an heir of glory born?
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With joy the Father doth approveThe fruit of his eternal love;
The Son with joy looks down and sees
The purchase of his agonies.
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The Spirit takes delight to viewThe holy soul he form'd anew;
And saints and angels join to sing
The growing empire of their King
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