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 123. (L. M.) The Benefit of public Ordinances.
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Away from every mortal care,Away from earth our souls retreat;
We leave this worthless world afar,
And wait and worship near thy seat.
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Lord, in the temple of thy graceWe see thy feet, and we adore;
We gaze upon thy lovely face,
And learn the wonders of thy power.
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While here our various wants we mourn,United groans ascend on high,
And prayer bears a quick return
Of blessings in variety.
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If Satan rage and sin grow strong,Here we receive some cheering word;
We gird the gospel-armour on
To fight the battles of the Lord.
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Or if our spirit faints and dies,(Our conscience gall'd with inward stings)
Here doth the righteous Sun arise
With healing beams beneath his wings.
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Father, my soul would still abideWithin thy temple, near thy side;
But if my feet must hence depart
Still keep thy dwelling in my heart.
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