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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A Prospect of the Resurrection.
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How long shall death the tyrant reignAnd triumph o'er the just,
While the rich blood of martyrs slain
Lies mingled with the dust?
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When shall the tedious night be gone?When will our Lord appear?
Our fond desires would pray him down,
Our love embrace him here.
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Let faith arise and climb the hills,And from afar descry
How distant are his chariot-wheels,
And tell how fast they fly.
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Lo, I behold the scatt'ring shades,The dawn of heav'n appears,
The sweet immortal morning spreads
Its blushes round the spheres.
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I see the Lord of glory come,And flaming guards around:
The skies divide to make him room,
The trumpet shakes the ground.
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I hear the voice, ‘Ye dead arise,’And lo, the graves obey,
And waking saints with joyful eyes
Salute th'expected day.
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They leave the dust, and on the wingRise to the middle air,
In shining garments meet their King,
And low adore him there.
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O may my humble spirit standAmongst them cloth'd in white!
The meanest place at his right-hand
Is infinite delight.
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How will our joy and wonder rise,When our returning King
Shall bear us homeward thro' the skies
On love's triumphant wing!
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