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 16. (L. M.)
[The Enjoyment of Christ; or, Delight in Worship. Part the Second.]
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Lord, what a heaven of saving grace,Shines thro' the beauties of thy face,
And lights our passions to a flame!
Lord, how we love thy charming name!
VIII
When I can say, my God is mine,When I can feel thy glories shine,
I tread the world beneath my feet,
And all that earth calls good or great.
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While such a scene of sacred joysOur raptur'd eyes and souls employs,
Here we could sit, and gaze away
A long, an everlasting day.
X
Well, we shall quickly pass the nightTo the fair coasts of perfect light;
Then shall our joyful senses rove
O'er the dear object of our love.
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There shall we drink full draughts of bliss,And pluck new life from heavenly trees:
Yet now and then, dear Lord, bestow
A drop of heaven on worms below.
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Send comforts down from thy right hand,While we pass thro' this barren land,
And in thy temple let us see
A glimpse of love a glimpse of thee.
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