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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Condescending Grace.
In Imitation of the 114th Psalm.
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When the Eternal bows the skies,To visit earthly things,
With scorn divine he turns his eyes
From towers of haughty kings;
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Rides on a cloud disdainful byA sultan, or a czar,
Laughs at the worms that rise so high,
Or frowns 'm from afar;
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He bids his awful chariot rollFar downward from the skies,
To visit ev'ry humble soul,
With pleasure in his eyes.
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Why should the Lord that reigns aboveDisdain so lofty kings?
Say, Lord, and why such looks of love
Upon such worthless things?
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Mortals, be dumb; what creature daresDispute his awful will;
Ask no account of his affairs,
But tremble, and be still.
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Just like his nature is his grace,All sov'reign, and all free;
Great God, how searchless are thy ways!
How deep thy judgments be!
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