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 21. Against Evil Company.
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Why should I join with those in playIn whom I've no delight
Who curse and swear, but never pray;
Who call ill names and fight?
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I hate to hear a wanton song,Their words offend my ears;
I should not dare defile my tongue
With language such as theirs.
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Away from fools I'll turn mine eyes;Nor with the scoffers go:
I would be walking with the wise,
That wiser I may grow.
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From one rude boy that's us'd to mock,They learn the wicked jest:
One sickly sheep infects the flock,
And poisons all the rest.
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My God, I hate to walk or dwellWith sinful children here:
Then let me not be sent to hell,
Where none but sinners are.
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