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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LXII.—A LOYAL WISH ON HER MAJESTY'S BIRTH-DAY, MARCH 1, COMMONLY CALLED ST. DAVID'S DAY.
Borrowed from Psalm cxxxii. 10, 11.
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Silence, ye nations; Israel, hear:Thus hath the Lord to David sworn,
‘Train up thy sons to learn my fear,
‘And Judah's crown shall all thy race adorn;
‘Theirs by the royal honours thou hast won,
‘Long as the starry wheels of nature run;
‘Nature, be thou my pledge; my witness be the sun.’
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Now, Britain, let thy vows arise,May George the royal saint assume!
Then ask permission of the skies,
To put the favourite name in David's room:
Fair Carolina, join thy pious cares
To train in virtue's path your royal heirs,
And be the British crown with endless honour theirs.
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