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 7. (C. M.) An Evening Song.
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HYMN 7. (C. M.) An Evening Song.
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Dread Sov'reign, let my evening songLike holy incense rise;
Assist the offerings of my tongue
To reach the lofty skies.
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Thro' all the dangers of the day,Thy hand was still my guard,
And still to drive my wants away
Thy mercy stood prepar'd.
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Perpetual blessings from aboveEncompass me around,
But Oh how few returns of love
Hath my Creator found!
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What have I done for him that dy'dTo save my wretched soul?
How are my follies multiply'd,
Fast as my minutes roll!
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Lord, with this guilty heart of mineTo thy dear cross I flee,
And to thy grace my soul resign
To be renew'd by thee.
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Sprinkled afresh with pardoning bloodI lay me down to rest,
As in th'embraces of my God,
Or on my Saviour's breast.
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