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 39. v. 1–3. First Part. (C. M.) Watchfulness over the Tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal.
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Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,‘Now will I watch my tongue,
‘Lest I let slip one sinful word,
‘Or do my neighbour wrong.’
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And if I'm e'er constrain'd to stayWith men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
Nor let my talk be vain.
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I'll scarce allow my lips to speakThe pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoffers should th'occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.
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Yet if some proper hour appear,I'll not be overaw'd,
But let the scoffing sinners hear
That I can speak for God.
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