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 107. Third Part. (L. M.) Intemperance punished and pardoned; or, a Psalm
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PSALM 107. Third Part. (L. M.) Intemperance punished and pardoned; or, a Psalm for the Glutton and the Drunkard.
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Vain man, on foolish pleasures bent,Prepares for his own punishment;
What pains, what loathsome maladies
From luxury and lust arise!
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The drunkard feels his vitals waste,Yet drowns his health to please his taste;
Till all his active powers are lost,
And fainting life draws near the dust.
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The glutton groans, and loathes to eat,His soul abhors delicious meat;
Nature, with heavy loads opprest,
Would yield to death to be releas'd.
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Then how the frighted sinners flyTo God for help with earnest cry!
He hears their groans, prolongs their breath,
And saves them from approaching death.
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No med'cines could effect the cureSo quick, so easy, or so sure:
The deadly sentence God repeals,
He sends his sovereign word, and heals.
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O may the sons of men recordThe wondrous goodness of the Lord!
And let their thankful offerings prove
How they adore their Maker's love.
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