2 So while I dwell in bonds of clay, 3 I love to see my Lord below, 5 I'm pleas'd to meet him in his court, 6 He shines, and I am all delight, 1 HYMN CVII. A rational Defence of the Gospel. WATTS' SERMONS. HALL atheists dare insult the cross SHAL Of our Redeemer-God? Shall infidels reproach his laws, 2 What if he choose mysterious ways, 3 What if the gospel bids us fight 4 What if the foolish, and the poor, 5 Do some that own his sacred name, Jesus should never bear the blame, 6 Then let our faith grow firm and strong, HYMN CVIII. Holy Fortitude. 1AMI a soldier of the cross, follower of the Lamb? WATTS' SERMONS, And shall I fear to own his cause, 2 Must I be carried to the skies, While others fought to win the prize, 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Is this vile world a friend to grace, 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign ;' 5 Thy saints in all this glorious war, 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, HYMN CIX. The Privilege of Living above the Dead. WATTS' SERMONS. 1 AWAKE my zeal, awake my love, And serve my Saviour here below, 2 My faith and hope may see the Lord, The hungry soul, and clothe the poor: 4 Subdue thy passions, O my soul ! 5 The land of triumph lies on high; HYMN CX. New Year's Day; or, the right Improvement of Life. WATTS' SERMONS. AND is this life prolong'd to me? Are days and seasons given? Shall I not then prepare to be 2 I will not let these moments pass, 3 Now cleanse my soul from every sin 4 Let me no more my soul defile 5 O may thy thankful lips proclaim 6 On earth let my example shine; 1 HYMN CXI. The Day of Judgment. Attempted in English Sapphics, WATTS' LYRICS. WHEN the fierce north wind with his airy forces Rears up the Baltic to a foaming fury; And the red lightning, with a storm of hail comes Rushing amain down, 2 How the poor sailors stand amaz'd and tremble! While the hoarse thunder, like a bloody trumpet, Roars a fierce onset to the gaping waters Quick to devour them. 3 Such shall the noise be, and the wild disorder, (If things eternal may be like these earthly) Such the dire terror when the great archangel Shakes the creation : |