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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SONG 1. A general Song of Praise to God.
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How glorious is our heav'nly King,Who reigns above the sky!
How shall a child presume to sing
His dreadful majesty?
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How great his pow'r is, none can tell,Nor think how large his grace;
Not men below, nor saints that dwell
On high before his face.
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Not angels that stand round the LordCan search his secret will;
But they perform his heav'nly word,
And sing his praises still.
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Then let me join this holy train,And my first off'rings bring;
Th'eternal God will not disdain
To hear an infant sing.
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My heart resolves, my tongue obeys,And angels shall rejoice
To hear their mighty Maker's praise
Sound from a feeble voice.
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