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 117. (L. M.) Living and dying with God present.
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I cannot bear thine absence, Lord,My life expires if thou depart;
Be thou, my heart, still near my God,
And thou, my God, be near my heart.
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I was not born for earth and sin,Nor can I live on things so vile;
Yet I would stay my Father's time,
And hope and wait for heaven awhile.
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Then, dearest Lord, in thine embraceLet me resign my fleeting breath,
And with a smile upon my face
Pass the important hour of death.
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