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 24. The Child's Complaint.
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SONG 24. The Child's Complaint.
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Why should I love my sport so well,So constant at my play,
And lose the thoughts of heaven and hell,
And then forget to pray!
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What do I read my Bible for,But, Lord, to learn thy will?
And shall I daily know thee more,
And less obey thee still?
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How senseless is my heart, and wild!How vain are all my thoughts!
Pity the weakness of a child,
And pardon all my faults.
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Make me thy heav'nly voice to hear,And let me love to pray;
Since God will lend a gracious ear
To what a child can say.
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