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 109. (L. M.) The Value of Christ and his Righteousness, Phil. iii. 7–9.
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No more, my God, I boast no moreOf all the duties I have done;
I quit the hopes I held before
To trust the merits of thy Son.
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Now for the love I bear his nameWhat was my gain I count my loss,
My former pride I call my shame,
And nail my glory to his cross.
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Yes, and I must and will esteemAll things but loss for Jesus' sake:
O may my soul be found in him,
And of his righteousness partake.
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The best obedience of my handsDares not appear before thy throne;
But faith can answer thy demands
By pleading what my Lord has done.
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