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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[When death and everlasting things]
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When death and everlasting thingsApproach and strike the sight,
The soul unfolds itself, and brings
Its hidden thoughts to light.
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The silent christian speaks for God,With courage owns his name,
And spreads the Saviour's grace abroad:
The zeal subdues the shame.
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Lord, shall my soul again concealHer faith, if doth retire?
Shall shame subdue the lively zeal,
And quench th'ethereal fire?
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O may my thoughts for ever keepThe grave and heav'n in view,
Lest if my zeal and courage sleep,
My lips grow silent too!
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