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 1. (S. M.) The Saint happy, the Sinner miserable.
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The man is ever blestWho shuns the sinners' ways,
Among their counsels never stands,
Nor takes the scorners' place;
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But makes the law of GodHis study and delight,
Amidst the labours of the day,
And watches of the night.
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He like a tree shall thrive,With waters near the root;
Fresh as the leaf his name shall live,
His works are heavenly fruit.
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Not so th'ungodly race,They no such blessings find;
Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff
Before the driving wind.
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How will they bear to standBefore that judgment seat,
Where all the saints at Christ's right hand
In full assembly meet?
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He knows, and he approvesThe way the righteous go;
But sinners and their works shall meet
A dreadful overthrow.
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