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 124. (C. M.) Moses Aaron and Joshua.
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'Tis not the law of ten commandsOn holy Sinai given,
Or sent to men by Moses' hands,
Can bring us safe to heaven.
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'Tis not the blood which Aaron spilt,Nor smoke of sweetest smell,
Can buy a pardon for our guilt,
Or save our souls from hell.
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Aaron the priest resigns his breathAt God's immediate will;
And in the desert yields to death
Upon th'appointed hill.
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And thus on Jordan's yonder sideThe tribes of Israel stand,
While Moses bow'd his head and dy'd
Short of the promis'd land.
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Israel rejoice, now Joshua leads,He'll bring your tribes to rest;
So far the Saviour's name exceeds
The ruler and the priest.
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