Isaac Watts Poems

Correction for sin, and release by prayer.

From age to age exalt his name;
God and his grace are still the same;
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Now plead my cause, Almighty God,
With all the sons of strife;
And fight against the men of blood,
Who fight against my life.
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v.8-18
L. M.
God's gentle chastisement; or, His tender mercy to his people.
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My God, how many are my fears!
How fast my foes increase!
Conspiring my eternal death,
They break my present peace.
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Prophecy and inspiration.

'Twas by an order from the Lord
The ancient prophets spoke his word;
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Stones made children of Abraham.

Matt. 3:9.
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Christ's invitation to sinners, or, Humility and pride.

Mt. 11:28-30.
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Breathing after holiness.

ver. 5,33
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The Pharisee and publican.

Luke 18:10ff.
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Submission and deliverance; or, Abraham offering up his son.

Gen. 22:6, etc.
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