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 26. (L. M.) God invisible.
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Lord, we are blind, we mortals blind,We can't behold thy bright abode;
O 'tis beyond a creature-mind
To glance a thought half way to God.
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Infinite leagues beyond the skyThe great Eternal reigns alone,
Where neither wings nor soul can fly,
Nor angels climb the topless throne.
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The Lord of glory builds his seatOf gems insufferably bright,
And lays beneath his sacred feet
Substantial beams of gloomy night.
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Yet, glorious Lord, thy gracious eyesLook thro', and cheer us from above;
Beyond our praise thy grandeur flies,
Yet we adore, and yet we love.
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