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 43. (L. M.) Christ's Sufferings and Glory.
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Now for a tune of lofty praiseTo great Jehovah's equal Son!
Awake, my voice, in heavenly lays,
Tell the loud wonders he hath done.
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Sing how he left the worlds of lightAnd the bright robes he wore above,
How swift and joyful was his flight
On wings of everlasting love.
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Down to this base, this sinful earth,He came to raise our nature high;
He came t'atone almighty wrath;
Jesus the God was born to die.
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Hell and its lions roar'd around,His precious blood the monsters spilt,
While weighty sorrows press'd him down,
Large as the loads of all our guilt.
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Deep in the shades of gloomy deathTh'almighty Captive prisoner lay,
Th'almighty Captive left the earth,
And rose to everlasting day.
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Lift up your eyes, ye sons of light,Up to his throne of shining grace,
See what immortal glories sit
Round the sweet beauties of his face.
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Amongst a thousand harps and songsJesus the God exalted reigns,
His sacred name fills all their tongues,
And echoes thro' the heavenly plains!
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