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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PSALM 31. v. 5, 13–19, 22, 23. First Part. (C. M.) Deliverance from Death.
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Into thine hand, O God of truth,My spirit I commit;
Thou hast redeem'd my soul from death,
And sav'd me from the pit.
II
The passions of my hope and fearMaintain'd a doubtful strife,
While sorrow, pain, and sin conspir'd
To take away my life.
III
‘My times are in thy hand,’ I cry'd,‘Though I draw near the dust;’
Thou art the refuge where I hide,
The God in whom I trust.
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O make thy reconciled faceUpon thy servant shine,
And save me for thy mercy's sake,
For I'm entirely thine.
V
'Twas in my haste, my spirit said,‘I must despair and die,
‘I am cut off before thine eyes;’
But thou hast heard my cry.
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Thy goodness how divinely free!How wondrous is thy grace
To those that fear thy majesty,
And trust thy promises!
VII
O love the Lord, all ye his saints,And sing his praises loud;
He'll bend his ear to your complaints,
And recompense the proud.
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