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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PSALM 36. v. 5–9. (L. M.) The Perfections and Providence of God; or, general Providence and special Grace.
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High in the heavens, eternal God,Thy goodness in full glory shines;
Thy truth shall break thro' every cloud
That veils and darkens thy designs.
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For ever firm thy justice stands,As mountains their foundations keep;
Wise are the wonders of thy hands;
Thy judgments are a mighty deep.
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Thy providence is kind and large,Both man and beast thy bounty share;
The whole creation is thy charge,
But saints are thy peculiar care.
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My God! how excellent thy grace,Whence all our hope and comfort springs!
The sons of Adam in distress
Fly to the shadow of thy wings.
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From the provisions of thy houseWe shall be fed with sweet repast;
There mercy like a river flows,
And brings salvation to our taste.
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Life, like a fountain rich and free,Springs from the presence of the Lord;
And in thy light our souls shall see
The glories promis'd in thy word.
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