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 87. (C. M.) The divine Glories above our Reason.
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HYMN 87. (C. M.) The divine Glories above our Reason.
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How wondrous great, how glorious brightMust our Creator be,
Who dwells amidst the dazzling light
Of vast infinity!
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Our soaring spirits upward riseTow'rd the celestial throne,
Fain would we see the blessed Three,
And the almighty One.
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Our reason stretches all its wings,And climbs above the skies;
But still how far beneath thy feet
Our grovelling reason lies!
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Lord, here we bend our humble souls,And awfully adore,
For the weak pinions of our mind
Can stretch a thought no more.
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Thy glories infinitely riseAbove our labouring tongue;
In vain the highest seraph tries
To form an equal song.
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In humble notes our faith adoresThe great mysterious King,
While angels strain their nobler powers,
And sweep th'immortal string.
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