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 138. (L. M.) The Power of the Gospel.
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This is the word of truth and love,Sent to the nations from above;
Jehovah here resolves to shew
What his almighty grace can do.
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This remedy did wisdom findTo heal diseases of the mind;
This sovereign balm, whose virtues can
Restore the ruin'd creature, man.
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The gospel bids the dead revive,Sinners obey the voice, and live;
Dry bones are rais'd and cloth'd afresh,
And hearts of stone are turn'd to flesh.
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Where Satan reign'd in shades of nightThe gospel strikes a heavenly light;
Our lusts its wondrous power controls,
And calms the rage of angry souls.
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Lions and beasts of savage namePut on the nature of the lamb;
Whilst the wild world esteems it strange,
Gaze, and admire, and hate the change.
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May but this grace my soul renew,Let sinners gaze, and hate me too;
The word that saves me does engage
A sure defence from all their rage.
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