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 23. (L. M.) God our Shepherd.
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PSALM 23. (L. M.) God our Shepherd.
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My shepherd is the living Lord;Now shall my wants be well supply'd;
His providence and holy word
Become my safety and my guide.
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In pastures where salvation growsHe makes me feed, he makes me rest;
There living water gently flows,
And all the food divinely blest.
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My wandering feet his ways mistake,But he restores my soul to peace
And leads me, for his mercy's sake
In the fair paths of righteousness.
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Tho' I walk thro' the gloomy vale,Where death and all its terrors are,
My heart and hope shall never fail,
For God my shepherd's with me there.
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Amidst the darkness and the deepsThou art my comfort, thou my stay;
Thy staff supports my feeble steps,
Thy rod directs my doubtful way.
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The sons of earth and sons of hell,Gaze at thy goodness, and repine
To see my table spread so well
With living bread and cheerful wine.
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How I rejoice when on my headThy Spirit condescends to rest!
'Tis a divine anointing shed
Like oil of gladness at a feast.
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Surely the mercies of the LordAttend his household all their days;
There will I dwell to hear his word,
To seek his face, and sing his praise.
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