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 166. (C. M.) The Divine Perfections.
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How shall I praise th'eternal God,That infinite Unknown?
Who can ascend his high abode,
Or venture near his throne?
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The great invisible! He dwellsConceal'd in dazzling light;
But his all-searching eye reveals
The secrets of the night.
III
Those watchful eyes that never sleepSurvey the world around;
His wisdom is a boundless deep
Where all our thoughts are drown'd.
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Speak we of strength? His arm is strongTo save or to destroy:
Infinite years his life prolong,
And endless is his joy.
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He knows no shadow of a change,Nor alters his decrees;
Firm as a rock his truth remains
To guard his promises.
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Sinners before his presence die;How holy is his name!
His anger and his jealousy
Burn like devouring flame.
VII
Justice upon a dreadful throneMaintains the rights of God;
While mercy sends her pardons down
Bought with a Saviour's blood.
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Now to my soul, immortal King,Speak some forgiving word;
Then 'twill be double joy to sing
The glories of my Lord.
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