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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SONG 6.—Good Resolutions.
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Though I'm now in younger days,Nor can tell what shall befal me,
I'll prepare for every place
Where my growing age shall call me.
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Should I e'er be rich or great,Others shall partake my goodness;
I'll supply the poor with meat,
Never shewing scorn or rudeness.
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Where I see the blind or lame,Deaf or dumb, I'll kindly treat them;
I deserve to feel the same
If I mock or hurt or cheat them.
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If I meet with railing tongues,Why should I return them railing,
Since I best revenge my wrongs
By my patience never failing!
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When I hear them telling lies,Talking foolish, cursing, swearing;
First I'll try to make them wise,
Or I'll soon go out of hearing.
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What though I be low and mean,I'll engage the rich to love me,
While I'm modest, neat, and clean,
And submit when they reprove me.
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If I should be poor and sick,I shall meet, I hope with pity;
Since I love to help the weak,
Though they're neither fair nor witty.
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I'll not willingly offend;Nor be easily offended;
What's amiss I'll strive to mend,
And endure what can't be mended.
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May I be so watchful stillO'er my humours and my passion,
As to speak and do no ill,
Though it should be all the fashion.
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Wicked fashions lead to hell;Ne'er may I be found complying;
But in life behave so well,
Not to be afraid of dying.
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