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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PSALM 22. v. 20, 21, 27–31. Second Part. (C. M.) Christ's Sufferings and Kingdom.
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‘Now from the roaring lion's rage,‘O Lord, protect thy son;
‘Nor leave thy darling to engage
‘The powers of hell alone.
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Thus did our suffering Saviour pray,With mighty cries and tears;
God heard him in that dreadful day,
And chas'd away his fears.
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Great was the victory of his death,His throne exalted high;
And all the kindreds of the earth
Shall worship or shall die.
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A numerous offspring must ariseFrom his expiring groans;
They shall be reckon'd in his eyes
For daughters and for sons.
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The meek and humble souls shall seeHis table richly spread;
And all that seek the Lord shall be
With joys immortal fed.
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The isles shall know the righteousnessOf our incarnate God;
And nations yet unborn profess
Salvation in his blood.
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