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 10. (L. M.) Christ crucified; the Wisdom and Power of God.
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HYMN 10. (L. M.) Christ crucified; the Wisdom and Power of God.
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Nature with open volume standsTo spread her Maker's praise abroad;
And every labour of his hands
Shews something worthy of a God.
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But in the grace that rescu'd manHis brightest form of glory shines;
Here on the cross 'tis fairest drawn
In precious blood and crimson lines.
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Here his whole name appears complete;Nor wit can guess, nor reason prove
Which of the letters best is writ,
The power, the wisdom, or the love.
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Here I behold his inmost heartWhere grace and vengeance strangely join
Piercing his Son with sharpest smart
To make the purchas'd pleasure mine.
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O the sweet wonders of that crossWhere God the Saviour lov'd and dy'd!
Her noblest life my spirit draws
From his dear wounds and bleeding side.
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I would for ever speak his nameIn sounds to mortal ears unknown,
With angels join to praise the Lamb,
And worship at his Father's throne.
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