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 121. (C. M.) Children devoted to God, Gen. xvii. 7, 10. Acts xvi. 14, 15, 33. |
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HYMN 121. (C. M.) Children devoted to God, Gen. xvii. 7, 10. Acts xvi. 14, 15, 33.
(For those who practise Infant Baptism.)
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Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,‘I'll be a God to thee;
‘I'll bless thy numerous race, and they
‘Shall be a seed for me.’
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Abra'm believ'd the promis'd graceAnd gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was seal'd with blood.
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Thus Lydia sanctify'd her houseWhen she receiv'd the word;
Thus the believing jailor gave
His household to the Lord.
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Thus later saints, eternal King,Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant-offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.
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