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 2. Praise for Creation and Providence.
I
I sing th'almighty power of God,That made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad,
And built the lofty skies!
II
I sing the wisdom that ordain'dThe sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at his command
And all the stars obey.
III
I sing the goodness of the Lord,That fill'd the earth with food;
He form'd the creatures with his word,
And then pronounc'd them good.
IV
Lord, how thy wonders are display'd,Where'er I turn my eye!
If I survey the ground I tread,
Or gaze upon the sky!
V
There's not a plant, or flower below,But makes thy glories known;
And clouds arise, and tempests blow,
By order from thy throne.
VI
Creatures (as num'rous as they be)Are subject to thy care;
There's not a place where we can flee,
But God is present there.
VII
In heaven he shines with beams of love,With wrath in hell beneath!
'Tis on his earth I stand or move,
And 'tis his air I breathe.
VIII
His hand is my perpetual guard;He keeps me with his eye:
Why should I then forget the Lord,
Who is for ever nigh?
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