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 112. (L. M.) Angels ministring to Christ and Saints.
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Great God, to what a glorious heightHast thou advanc'd the Lord thy Son!
Angels, in all their robes of light,
Are made the servants of his throne.
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Before his feet their armies wait,And swift as flames of fire they move
To manage his affairs of state,
In works of vengeance or of love.
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His orders run through all their hosts,Legions descend at his command
To shield and guard the British coasts
When foreign rage invades our land.
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Now they are sent to guide our feetUp to the gates of thine abode,
Through all the dangers that we meet
In travelling the heavenly road.
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Lord, when I leave this mortal ground,And thou shalt bid me rise and come,
Send a beloved angel down
Safe to conduct my spirit home.
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