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 17. (S. M.) Incomparable Food; or, the Flesh and Blood of Christ.
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We sing th'amazing deedsThat grace divine performs;
Th'eternal God comes down and bleeeds
To nourish dying worms.
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This soul-reviving wine,Dear Saviour, 'tis thy blood;
We thank that sacred flesh of thine
For this immortal food.
III
The banquet that we eatIs made of heavenly things,
Earth hath no dainties half so sweet
As our Redeemer brings.
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In vain had Adam soughtAnd search'd his garden round,
For there was no such blessed fruit
In all the happy ground.
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Th'angelic host aboveCan never taste this food,
They feast upon their Maker's love,
But not a Saviour's blood.
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On us th'Almighty LordBestows this matchless grace,
And meets us with some cheering word,
With pleasure in his face.
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Come, all ye drooping saints,And banquet with the King,
This wine will drown your sad complaints,
And tune your voice to sing.
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Salvation to the nameOf our adored Christ:
Thro' the wide earth his grace proclaim,
His glory in the high'st.
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