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 86. (C. M.) Freedom from Sin and Misery in Heaven.
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Our sins, alas! how strong they be!And like a violent sea
They break our duty, Lord, to thee,
And hurry us away.
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The waves of trouble how they rise!How loud the tempests roar!
But death shall land our weary souls
Safe on the heavenly shore.
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There to fulfil his sweet commandsOur speedy feet shall move,
No sin shall clog our winged zeal,
Or cool our burning love.
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There shall we sit, and sing, and tellThe wonders of his grace,
Till heavenly raptures fire our hearts,
And smile in every face.
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For ever his dear sacred nameShall dwell upon our tongue,
And Jesus and Salvation be
The close of every song.
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