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 25. (C. M.) Divine Glories and our Graces.
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How are thy glories here display'd,Great God, how bright they shine,
While at thy word we break the bread,
And pour the flowing wine!
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Here thy revenging justice standsAnd pleads its dreadful cause;
Here saving mercy spreads her hands
Like Jesus on the cross.
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Thy saints attend with every graceOn this great sacrifice;
And love appears with cheerful face,
And faith with fixed eyes.
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Our hope in waiting posture sits,To heaven directs her sight;
Here every warmer passion meets,
And warmer powers unite.
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Zeal and revenge perform their part,And rising sin destroy;
Repentance comes with aching heart,
Yet not forbids the joy.
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Dear Saviour, change our faith to sight,Let sin for ever die;
Then shall our souls be all delight,
And every tear be dry.
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