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 50. (L. M.) Comfort under Sorrows and Pains.
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Now let the Lord my Saviour smile,And shew my name upon his heart,
I would forget my pains awhile,
And in the pleasure lose the smart.
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But Oh it swells my sorrows highTo see my blessed Jesus frown!
My spirits sink, my comforts die,
And all the springs of life are down.
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Yet why, my soul, why these complaints?Still while he frowns, his bowels move;
Still on his heart he bears his saints,
And feels their sorrows and his love.
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My name is printed on his breast;His book of life contains my name;
I'd rather have it there impress'd
Than in the bright records of fame.
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When the last fire burns all things hereThose letters shall securely stand,
And in the Lamb's fair book appear
Writ by th'eternal Father's hand.
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Now shall my minutes smoothly run,Whilst here I wait my Father's will;
My rising and my setting sun
Roll gently up and down the hill.
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