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 155. (C. M.) Christ our Passover.
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Lo the destroying angel fliesTo Pharaoh's stubborn land;
The pride and flower of Egypt dies
By his vindictive hand.
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He pass'd the tents of Jacob o'er,Nor pour'd the wrath divine;
He saw the blood on every door,
And bless'd the peaceful sign.
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Thus th'appointed Lamb must bleedTo break th'Egyptian yoke;
Thus Israel is from bondage freed,
And 'scapes the angels stroke.
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Lord, if my heart were sprinkled too,With blood so rich as thine,
Justice no longer would pursue
This guilty soul of mine.
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Jesus our passover was slain,And has at once procur'd
Freedom from Satan's heavy chain,
And God's avenging sword.
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