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 165. (C. M.) Unfruitfulness, Ignorance, and unsanctified Affections.
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Long have I sat beneath the soundOf thy salvation, Lord,
But still how weak my faith is found,
And knowledge of thy word!
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Oft I frequent thy holy placeAnd hear almost in vain;
How small a portion of thy grace
My memory can retain!
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My dear Almighty, and my God,How little art thou known
By all the judgments of thy rod,
And blessings of thy throne!
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How cold and feeble is my love!How negligent my fear!
How low my hope of joys above!
How few affections there!
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Great God, thy sovereign power impartTo give thy word success:
Write the salvation in my heart,
And make me learn thy grace.
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Shew my forgetful feet the wayThat leads to joys on high;
There knowledge grows without decay,
And love shall never die.
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