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 5. Praise for Birth and Education in a Christian Land.
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Great God, to thee my voice I raise,To thee my youngest hours belong;
I would begin my life with praise,
Till growing years improve the song.
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'Tis to thy sovereign grace I oweThat I was born on British ground,
Where streams of heav'nly mercy flow,
And words of sweet salvation sound.
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I would not change my native landFor rich Peru, with all her gold;
A nobler prize lies in my hand,
Than East or Western Indies hold.
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How do I pity those that dwellWhere ignorance and darkness reigns?
They know no heav'n, they fear no hell,
Those endless joys, those endless pains.
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Thy glorious promises, O Lord,Kindle my hopes and my desire;
While all the preachers of thy word
Warn me to 'scape eternal fire.
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Thy praise shall still employ my breath,Since thou hast mark'd my way to heav'n;
Nor will I run the road to death,
And waste the blessings thou hast given.
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