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 36. (S. M.) Christ's Intercession.
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Well, the Redeemer's goneT'appear before our God,
To sprinkle o'er the flaming throne
With his atoning blood.
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No fiery vengeance now,Nor burning wrath comes down;
If justice call for sinner's blood,
The Saviour shews his own.
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Before his Father's eyeOur humble suit he moves,
The Father lays his thunder by,
And looks, and smiles, and loves.
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Now may our joyful tonguesOur Maker's honour sing,
Jesus the priest receives our songs,
And bears them to the King.
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We bow before his face,And sound his glories high,
‘Hosanna to the God of grace
‘That lays his thunder by.
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‘On earth thy mercy reigns,‘And triumphs all above;’
But, Lord, how weak are mortal strains
To speak immortal love!
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How jarring and how lowAre all the notes we sing!
Sweet Saviour, tune our songs anew,
And they shall please the King.
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