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 134. (C. M.) Circumcision abolished.
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The promise was divinely free,Extensive was the grace;
‘I will the God of Abrah'm be,
‘And of his numerous race.’
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He said; and with a bloody sealConfirm'd the words he spoke;
Long did the sons of Abrah'm feel
The sharp and painful yoke.
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Till God's own Son, descending low,Gave his own flesh to bleed;
And gentiles taste the blessing now,
From the hard bondage freed.
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The God of Abrah'm claims our praise,His promises endure,
And Christ the Lord in gentler ways
Makes the salvation sure.
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