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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The Farewell.
I
Dead be my heart to all below,To mortal joys and mortal cares;
To sensual bliss that charms us so
Be dark, my eyes, and deaf my ears.
II
Here I renounce my carnate tasteOf the fair fruit that sinners prize:
Their paradise shall never waste
One thought of mine, but to despise.
III
All earthly joys are overweigh'dWith mountains of vexatious care;
And where's the sweet that is not laid
A bait to some destructive snare?
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Be gone for ever, mortal things!Thou mighty mole-hill, earth, farewell!
Angels aspire on lofty wings,
And leave the globe for ants to dwell.
V
Come heav'n, and fill my vast desires,My soul pursues the sov'reign good:
She was all made of heavenly fires,
Nor can she live on meaner food.
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