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 154. (L. M.) Self-righteousness insufficient.
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‘Where are the mourners,’ saith the Lord‘That wait and tremble at thy word?
‘That walk in darkness all the day?
‘Come, make my name your trust and stay.
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‘No works nor duties of your own‘Can for the smallest sin atone;
‘ The robes that nature may provide
‘Will not your least pollutions hide.
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‘The softest couch that nature knows‘Can give the conscience no repose:
‘Look to my righteousness, and live;
‘Comfort and peace are mine to give.
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‘Ye sons of pride, that kindle coals‘With your own hands to warm your souls,
‘Walk in the light of your own fire,
‘Enjoy the sparks that ye desire.
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‘This is your portion at my hands;‘Hell waits you with her iron bands,
‘Ye shall lie down in sorrow there,
‘In death, in darkness and despair.’
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