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 101. (C. M.) The World's three chief Temptations.
I
When in the light of faith divineWe look on things below,
Honour, and gold, and sensual joy,
How vain and dangerous too!
II
Honour's a puff of noisy breath;Yet men expose their blood,
And venture everlasting death
To gain that airy good
III
Whilst others starve the nobler mind,And feed on shining dust,
They rob the serpent of his food
T'indulge a sordid lust.
IV
The pleasures that allure our senseAre dangerous snares to souls;
There's but a drop of flattering sweet,
And dash'd with bitter bowls.
V
God is mine all-sufficient good,My portion and my choice;
In him my vast desires are fill'd,
And all my powers rejoice
VI
In vain the world accosts my ear,And tempts my heart anew;
I cannot buy your bliss so dear,
Nor part with heaven for you.
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