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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V.—THE THANKFUL PHILOSOPHER.
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When God the new-made world survey'd,His word pronounc'd the building good;
Sun-beams and light the heav'ns array'd,
And the whole earth was crown'd with food.
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Colours that charm and ease the eye,His pencil spread all nature round;
With pleasing blue he arch'd the sky,
And a green carpet dress'd the ground.
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Let envious atheists ne'er complainThat nature wants or skill, or care;
But turn their eyes all round in vain,
T'avoid their Maker's goodness there.
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