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 78. (C. M.) Redemption by Christ.
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When the first parents of our raceRebell'd and lost their God,
And the infection of their sin
Had tainted all our blood,
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Infinite pity touch'd the heartOf the eternal Son,
Descending from the heavenly court
He left his Father's throne.
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Aside the Prince of Glory threwHis most divine array,
And wrapp'd his Godhead in a veil
Of our inferior clay.
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His living power, and dying loveRedeem'd unhappy men,
And rais'd the ruins of our race
To life and God again.
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To thee, dear Lord, our flesh and soulWe joyfully resign,
Bless'd Jesus, take us for thy own,
For we are doubly thine.
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Thine honour shall for ever beThe business of our days,
For ever shall our thankful tongues
Speak thy deserved praise.
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