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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[In vain to search the verdant scenes]
In vain to search the verdant scenes,The shaded walks, the flow'ry greens,
The trees of golden fruit for what can ne'er be found:
You search for bliss where 'twill not grow,
There is no paradise below,
Since life's immortal tree is perish'd from the ground.
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