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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ODE IV. The Sight of God in Heaven.
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Creator-God, eternal light,Fountain of good, tremendous power,
Ocean of wonders, blissful sight!
Beauty and love unknown before!
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Thy grace, thy nature, all unknownIn yon dark region whence I came;
Where languid glimpses from thy throne
And feeble whispers teach thy name.
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I'm in a world where all is new;Myself, my God; O blest amaze!
Not my best hopes or wishes knew
To form a shadow of this grace.
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Fix'd on my God, my heart, adore:My restless thoughts, forbear to rove:
Ye meaner passions, stir no more;
But all my powers be joy and love.
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