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 141. (C. M.) Faith assisted by Sense; or, Preaching, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper.
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My Saviour-God, my Sovereign-PrinceReigns far above the skies;
But brings his graces down to sense,
And helps my faith to rise.
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My eyes and ears shall bless his name,They read and hear his word;
My touch and taste shall do the same
When they receive the Lord.
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Baptismal water is design'dTo seal his cleansing grace,
While at his feast of bread and wine
He gives his saints a place.
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But not the waters of a floodCan make my flesh so clean,
As by his Spirit and his blood
He'll wash my soul from sin.
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Not choicest meats, or noblest winesSo much my heart refresh,
As when my faith goes thro' the signs
And feeds upon his flesh.
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I love the Lord that stoops so lowTo give his word a seal;
But the rich grace his hands bestow
Exceeds the figures still.
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