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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
Watts, Isaac (1674-1748)

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VOL. IV.
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THE PSALMS OF DAVID, IMITATED IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, AND APPLIED TO THE CHRISTIAN STATE AND WORSHIP.
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HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS, IN THREE BOOKS.
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BOOK I. COLLECTED FROM THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.
  
HYMN 1. (C. M.) A new Song to the Lamb that was slain, Rev. v. 6, 8, 9, 10, 12.
  
HYMN 2. (L. M.) The Deity and Humanity of Christ, John i. 1, 3, 14. Col. i. 16. Eph. iii. 9, 10.
  
HYMN 3. (S. M.) The Nativity of Christ, Luke i. 30, &c. Luke ii. 10. &c.
  
HYMN 5. (C. M.) Submission to afflictive Providences, Job. i. 21.
  
HYMN 6. (C. M.) Triumph over Death, Job. xix. 25–27.
  
HYMN 7. (C. M.) The Invitation of the Gospel; or, Spiritual Food and Clothing, Isaiah lv. 1, &c.
  
HYMN 8. (C. M.) The Safety and Protection of the Church, Isaiah xxvi. 1–6.
  
HYMN 9. (C. M.) The Promises of the Covenant of Grace, Isaiah lv. 1, 2. Zech. xiii. 1. Mic. vii. 19. Ezek. xxxvi. 25, &c.
  
HYMN 10. (S. M.) The Blessedness of Gospel Times; or, the Revelation of Christ to Jews and Gentiles, Isaiah v. 2, 7–10. Matt. xiii. 16, 17.
  
HYMN 11. (L. M.) The Humble enlightened, and carnal Reason humbled; or, the Sovereignty of Grace, Luke x. 21, 22.
  
HYMN 12. (C. M.) Free Grace in revealing Christ, Luke x. 21.
  
HYMN 13. (L. M.) The Son of God incarnate; or, the Titles and the Kingdom of Christ, Isaiah ix. 2, 6, 7.
  
HYMN 14. (L. M.) The Triumph of Faith; or, Christ's unchangeable Love, Romans viii. 33, &c.
  
HYMN 15. (L. M.) Our own Weakness, and Christ our Strength, 2 Cor. xii. 7, 9, 10.
  
HYMN 16. (C. M.) Hosanna to Christ, Matt. xxi. 9. Luke xix. 38, 40.
  
HYMN 17. (C. M.) Victory over Death, 1 Cor. xv. 55, &c.
  
HYMN 18. (C. M.) Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord, Rev. xiv. 13.
  
HYMN 19. (C. M.) The Song of Simeon; or, Death made desirable, Luke ii. 27, &c.
  
HYMN 20. (C. M.) Spiritual Apparel; namely, the Robe of Righteousness, and Garments of Salvation, Isaiah lxi. 10.
  
HYMN 21. (C. M.) A Vision of the Kingdom of Christ among Men, Rev. xxi. 1–4.
  
HYMN 24. (L. M.) The rich Sinner dying, Psalm xlix. 6, 9. Eccles. viii. 8. Job iii. 14, 15.
  
HYMN 25. (L. M.) A Vision of the Lamb, Rev. v. 6–9.
  
HYMN 26. (C. M.) Hope of Heaven by the Resurrection of Christ, 1 Pet. 3–5.
  
HYMN 27. (C. M.) Assurance of Heaven; or, a Saint prepared to die, 2 Tim. iv. 6–8. 1.
  
HYMN 28. (C. M.) The Triumph of Christ over the Enemies of his Church, Isaiah lxiii. 1–3, &c.
  
HYMN 29. (C. M.) The Ruin of Antichrist, Isaiah lxiii. 4–7.
  
HYMN 30. (L. M.) Prayer for Deliverance answered, Isaiah xxvi. 8–12, 20, 21.
  
HYMN 32. (C. M.) Strength from Heaven, Isaiah xl. 27–30.
  
HYMN 39. (C. M.) God's tender Care of his Church, Isaiah xlix. 13, &c.
  
HYMN 40. (L. M.) The Business and Blessedness of glorified Saints, Rev. vii. 13, &c.
  
HYMN 41. (L. M.) The same; or, the Martyrs glorified, Rev. vii. 13, &c.
  
HYMN 42. (C. M.) Divine Wrath and Mercy, Nahum i. 2, &c.
  
HYMN 45. (C. M.) The Last Judgment, Rev. xxi. 5–8.
  
HYMN 48. (L. M.) The Christian Race, Isaiah xl. 28–31.
  
HYMN 49. (C. M.) The Works of Moses and the Lamb, Rev. xv. 3.
  
HYMN 50. (C. M.) The Song of Zacharias, and the Message of John the Baptist; or, Light and Salvation by Jesus Christ, Luke i. 68, &c. John i. 29, 32.
  
HYMN 51. (S. M.) Preserving Grace, Jude ver 24, 25.
  
HYMN 52. (C. M.) Baptism, Matt. xxviii. 19. Acts ii. 38.
  
HYMN 53. (L. M.) The Holy Scriptures, Heb. i. 1, 2. 2 Tim. iii. 15, 16. Psalm cxlvii. 19, 20.
  
HYMN 54. (L. M.) Electing Grace; or, Saints beloved in Christ, Eph. i. 3, &c.
  
HYMN 55. (C. M.) Hezekiah's Song; or, Sickness and Recovery, Isaiah xxxviii. 9, &c.
  
HYMN 56. (C. M.) The Song of Moses and the Lamb; or, Babylon falling, Rev. xv. 3. xvi. 19. xvii. 6.
  
HYMN 57. (C. M.) Original Sin; or, the First and Second Adam, Rom. v. 12. Psalm li. 5. Job xiv. 4.
  
HYMN 58. (L. M.) The Devil vanquished; or, Michael's War with the Dragon, Rev. xii. 7.
  
HYMN 59. (L. M.) Babylon fallen, Rev. xviii. 20, 21.
  
HYMN 60. (L. M.) The Virgin Mary's Song; or, the promised Messiah born, Luke i. 46, &c.
  
HYMN 61. (L. M.) Christ our High-Priest and King, and Christ coming to Judgment, Rev. i. 5–7.
  
HYMN 62. (C. M.) Christ Jesus, the Lamb of God, worshipped by all the Creation, Rev. v. 11–13.
  
HYMN 63. (L. M.) Christ's Humiliation and Exaltation, Rev. v. 12.
  
HYMN 64. (S. M.) Adoption 1 John iii. 1, &c. Gal. iv. 6.
  
HYMN 65. (L. M.) The Kingdoms of the World become the Kingdoms of our Lord; or, the Day of Judgment, Rev. xi. 15–18.
  
HYMN 66. (L. M.) Christ the King at his Table, Sol. Song. i. 2–5, 12, 13, 17.
  
HYMN 67. (L. M.) Seeking the Pastures of Christ the Shepherd, Sol. Song. i. 7.
  
HYMN 68. (L. M.) The Banquet of Love, Sol. Song ii. 1–4, 6, 7.
  
HYMN 69. (L. M.) Christ appearing to his Church, and seeking her Company, Sol. Song ii. 8–13.
  
HYMN 70. (L. M.) Christ inviting and the Church answering the Invitation, Sol. Song ii. 14, 16, 17.
  
HYMN 71. (L. M.) Christ found in the Street, and brought to the Church, Sol. Song iii. 1–5.
  
HYMN 72. (L. M.) The Coronation of Christ, and Espousals of the Church, Sol. Song iii. 2.
  
HYMN 73. (L. M.) The Churches Beauty in the Eyes of Christ, Sol. Song iv. 1, 10, 11, 7, 9, 8.
  
HYMN 74. (L. M.) The Church the Garden of Christ, Sol. Song iv. 12, 14, 15. and v. 1.
  
HYMN 75. (L. M.) The Description of Christ the Beloved, Sol. Song v. 9–12, 14–16.
  
HYMN 76. (L. M.) Christ dwells in Heaven, but visits on Earth, Sol. Song vi. 1–3, 12.
  
HYMN 77. (L. M.) The Love of Christ to the Church, in his Language to her, and Provisions for her, Sol. Song vii. 5, 6, 9, 12, 13.
  
HYMN 78. (L. M.) The Strength of Christ's Love, and the Soul's Jealousy of her own, Sol. Song viii. 5–7, 13, 14.
  
HYMN 79. (L. M.) A Morning Hymn, Psalm xix. 5, 8. and lxxiii. 24, 25.
  
HYMN 80. (L. M.) An Evening Hymn, Psalm iv. 8. and iii. 5, 6. and cxliii. 8.
  
HYMN 81. (L. M.) A Song for Morning or Evening, Lam. iii. 23. Isaiah xlv. 7.
  
HYMN 82. (L. M.) God far above Creatures; or, Man vain and mortal, Job. iv. 17–21.
  
HYMN 83. (C. M.) Afflictions and Death under Providence, Job. v. 6–8.
  
HYMN 84. (L. M.) Salvation, Righteousness, and Strength in Christ, Isaiah xlv. 21–25.
  
HYMN 85. (S. M.) The same.
  
HYMN 86. (C. M.) God Holy, Just, and Sovereign, Job. ix. 2–10.
  
HYMN 87. (L. M.) God dwells with the Humble and Penitent, Isaiah lvii. 15, 16.
  
HYMN 88. (L. M.) Life the Day of Grace and Hope, Eccl. x. 4–6, 10.
  
HYMN 89. (L. M.) Youth and Judgment, Eccles. xi. 9.
  
HYMN 90. (C. M.) The same.
  
HYMN 91. (L. M.) Advice to Youth; or, old Age and Death in an unconverted State, Eccles. xii. 1, 7. Isaiah lxv. 20.
  
HYMN 92. (S. M.) Christ the Wisdom of God, Prov. viii. 1, 22–32.
  
HYMN 93. (L. M.) Christ, or Wisdom, obeyed or resisted, Prov. viii. 34–36.
  
HYMN 94. (C. M.) Justification by Faith, not by Works; or, the Law condemns, Grace justifies, Rom. iii. 19–22.
  
HYMN 95. (C. M.) Regeneration, John i. 13. iii. 3. &c.
  
HYMN 96. (C. M.) Election excludes boasting, 1 Cor. i. 26–31.
  
HYMN 97. (L. M.) Christ our Wisdom, Righteousness, &c. 1 Cor. i. 30.
  
HYMN 98. (S. M.) The same.
  
HYMN 99. (C. M.) Stones made Children of Abraham; or, Grace not conveyed by Religious Parents, Matt. iii. 9.
  
HYMN 100. (L. M.) Believe and be saved, John iii. 16–18.
  
HYMN 101. (L. M.) Joy in Heaven for a repenting Sinner, Luke xv. 7, 10.
  
HYMN 102. (L. M.) The Beatitudes, Matt. v. 3–12.
  
HYMN 103. (C. M.) Not ashamed of the Gospel, 2 Tim. i. 12.
  
HYMN 104. (C. M.) A State of Nature and of Grace, 1 Cor. vi. 10, 11.
  
HYMN 105. (C. M.) Heaven invisible and holy, 1 Cor. ii. 9, 10. Rev. xxi. 27.
  
HYMN 106. (S. M.) Dead to Sin by the Cross of Christ, Rom. vi. 1, 2, 6.
  
HYMN 107. (L. M.) The Fall and Recovery of Man; or, Christ and Satan at Enmity, Gen. iii. 1, 15, 17. Gal. iv. 4. Col. ii. 15.
  
HYMN 108. (S. M.) Christ unseen and beloved, 1 Pet. i. 8.
  
HYMN 109. (L. M.) The Value of Christ and his Righteousness, Phil. iii. 7–9.
  
HYMN 110. (C. M.) Death and immediate Glory, 2 Cor. v. 1, 5–8.
  
HYMN 111. (C. M.) Salvation by Grace, Titus iii. 3–7.
  
HYMN 112. (C. M.) The Brazen Serpent; or, looking to Jesus, John iii. 14–16.
  
HYMN 113. (C. M.) Abraham's Blessings on the Gentiles, Gen. xvii. 7. Rom. xv. 8. Mark x. 14.
  
HYMN 114. (C. M.) The same, Rom. xi. 16, 17.
  
HYMN 115. (C. M.) Conviction of Sin by the Law, Rom. vii. 8, 9, 14, 24.
  
HYMN 116. (L. M.) Love to God and our Neighbour, Matt. xxii. 37–40.
  
HYMN 117. (L. M.) Election sovereign and free, Rom. ix. 21–23, 20.
  
HYMN 118. (S. M.) Moses and Christ; or, Sins against the Law and Gospel, John i. 17. Heb. iii. 3. 5, 6. and x. 28, 29.
  
HYMN 119. (C. M.) The different Success of the Gospel, 1 Cor. i. 23, 24. 2 Cor. 2. 16. 1 Cor. iii. 6, 7.
  
HYMN 120. (C. M.) Faith of Things unseen, Heb. xi. 1, 3, 8, 10.
  
HYMN 121. (C. M.) Children devoted to God, Gen. xvii. 7, 10. Acts xvi. 14, 15, 33.
  
HYMN 122. (L. M.) Believers buried with Christ in Baptism, Rom. vi. 3. &c.
  
HYMN 123. (C. M.) The repenting Prodigal, Luke xv. 13, &c.
  
HYMN 124. (L. M.) The first and second Adam, Rom. v. 12, &c.
  
HYMN 125. (C. M.) Christ's Compassion to the weak and tempted, Heb. iv. 15, 16, and v. 7. Matt. xii. 20.
  
HYMN 126. (L. M.) Charity and Uncharitableness, Rom. xiv. 17, 19. 1 Cor. x. 32.
  
HYMN 127. (L. M.) Christ's Invitation to Sinners; or, Humility and Pride, Matt. xi. 28–30.
  
HYMN 128. (L. M.) The Apostles' Commission; or, the Gospel attested by Miracles, Mark xvi. 15, &c. Matt. xxviii. 18, &c.
  
HYMN 129. (L. M.) Submission and Deliverance; or, Abraham offering his Son, Gen. xxii. 6, &c.
  
HYMN 130. (L. M.) Love and Hatred, Phil. ii. 2. Eph. iv. 30, &c.
  
HYMN 131. (L. M.) The Pharisee and the Publican, Luke xviii. 10, &c.
  
HYMN 132. (L. M.) Holiness and Grace, Tit. ii. 10–13.
  
HYMN 133. (C. M.) Love and Charity, 1 Cor. xiii. 2–7, 13.
  
HYMN 134. (L. M.) Religion vain without Love, 1 Cor. xiii. 1–3.
  
HYMN 135. (L. M.) The Love of Christ shed abroad in the Heart, Eph. iii. 16, &c.
  
HYMN 136. (C. M.) Sincerity and Hypocrisy; or, Formality in Worship, John iv. 24. Psalm cxxxix. 23, 24.
  
HYMN 137. (L. M.) Salvation by Grace in Christ, 2 Tim. i. 9, 10.
  
HYMN 138. (C. M.) Saints in the Hand of Christ, John x. 28, 29.
  
HYMN 139. (L. M.) Hope in the Covenant; or, God's Promise and Truth unchangeable, Heb. vi. 17–19.
  
HYMN 140. (C. M.) A living and a dead Faith, collected from several Scriptures.
  
HYMN 141. (S. M.) The Humiliation and Exaltation of Christ, Isaiah liii. 1–5, 10–12.
  
HYMN 142. (S. M.) The same, Isaiah liii. 6–9, 12.
  
HYMN 143. (C. M.) Characters of the Children of God, from several Scriptures.
  
HYMN 144. (C. M.) The witnessing and sealing Spirit, Rom. viii. 14, 16. Eph. i. 13, 14.
  
HYMN 145. (C. M.) Christ and Aaron. Taken from Heb. vii. and ix.
  
HYMN 146. (L. M.) Characters of Christ, borrowed from inanimate Things in Scripture.
  
HYMN 147. (L. M.) The Names and Titles of Christ, from several Scriptures.
  
HYMN 148. As the 148th Psalm. The same.
  
HYMN 149. (L. M.) The Offices of Christ, from several Scriptures.
  
HYMN 150. As the 148th Psalm. The same.
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BOOK II. COMPOSED ON DIVINE SUBJECTS.
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BOOK III. PREPARED FOR THE LORD'S SUPPER.
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DIVINE SONGS ATTEMPTED IN EASY LANGUAGE, FOR THE USE OF CHILDREN, WITH SOME ADDITIONAL COMPOSURES.
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A SLIGHT SPECIMEN OF MORAL SONGS: SUCH AS I WISH SOME HAPPY AND CONDESCENDING GENIUS WOULD UNDERTAKE FOR THE USE OF CHILDREN, AND PERFORM MUCH BETTER.
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HORÆ LYRICÆ.
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RELIQUIÆ JUVENILES.
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REMNANTS OF TIME EMPLOYED, IN PROSE AND VERSE;

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HYMN 146. (L. M.) Characters of Christ, borrowed from inanimate Things in Scripture.

I

Go, worship at Immanuel's feet,
See in his face what wonders meet;
Earth is too narrow to express
His worth, his glory, or his grace.

II

The whole creation can afford
But some faint shadows of my Lord:
Nature to make his beauties known
Must mingle colours not her own.

III

Is he compar'd to wine or bread?
Dear Lord, our souls would thus be fed;
That flesh, that dying blood of thine,
Is bread of life, is heavenly wine.

IV

Is he a tree? The world receives
Salvation from his healing leaves;
That righteous branch, that fruitful bough,
Is David's root and offspring too.

V

Is he a rose? Not Sharon yields
Such fragrancy in all her fields:
Or if the lily he assume,
The vallies bless the rich perfume.

VI

Is he a vine? His heavenly root
Supplies the boughs with life and fruit:
O let a lasting union join
My soul the branch to Christ the vine!

VII

Is he the head? Each member lives,
And owns the vital powers he gives;
The saints below, and saints above,
Join'd by his Spirit and his love.

VIII

Is he a fountain? There I bathe,
And heal the plague of sin and death;
These waters all my soul renew,
And cleanse my spotted garments too.

IX

Is he a fire? He'll purge my dross,
But the true gold sustains no loss;
Like a refiner shall he sit,
And tread the refuse with his feet.

X

Is he a rock? How firm he proves!
The rock of ages never moves;
Yet the sweet streams that from him flow
Attend us all the desert thro'.

XI

Is he a way? He leads to God,
The path is drawn in lines of blood;
There would I walk with hope and zeal,
Till I arrive at Sion's hill.

XII

Is he a door? I'll enter in;
Behold the pastures large and green,
A paradise divinely fair,
None but the sheep have freedom there.

XIII

Is he design'd a corner stone,
For men to build their heaven upon?
I'll make him my foundation too,
Nor fear the plots of hell below.

XIV

Is he a temple? I adore
Th'indwelling majesty and power;
And still to this most holy place,
Whene'er I pray, I turn my face.

XV

Is he a star? He breaks the night,
Piercing the shades with dawning light;
I know his glories from afar,
I know the bright, the morning-star.

XVI

Is he a sun? His beams are grace,
His course is joy, and righteousness;
Nations rejoice when he appears
To chase their clouds, and dry their tears.

XVII

O let me climb those higher skies,
Where storms and darkness never rise!
There he displays his powers abroad,
And shines and reigns th'incarnate God.

XVIII

Nor earth, nor seas, nor sun, nor stars,
Nor heaven his full resemblance bears;
His beauties we can never trace,
Till we behold him face to face.
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