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 16. Against Quarrelling and Fighting.
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Let dogs delight to bark and bite,For God hath made them so;
Let bears and lions growl and fight,
For 'tis their nature too.
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But, children, you should never letSuch angry passions rise;
Your little hands were never made
To tear each other's eyes.
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Let love through all your actions run,And all your words be mild;
Live like the blessed virgin's Son,
That sweet and lovely child.
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His soul was gentle as a lamb;And, as his stature grew,
He grew in favour both with man,
And God his Father too.
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Now, Lord of all, he reigns above,And from his heav'nly throne
He sees what children dwell in love,
And marks them for his own.
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