Isaac Watts

v.4-6
C. M.
Victory and deliverance from persecution.Are all the foes of Zion fools,
Who thus devour her saints?…

Man mortal, and God eternal
A mournful song at a funeral.Through every age, eternal God,
Thou art our rest, our safe abode;
High was thy throne ere heav'n was made,…

Christ's presence makes death easy.Why should we start, and fear to die
What timorous worms we mortals are!
Death is the gate of endless joy,
And yet we dread to enter there.The pains, the groans, and dying strife,…

The offices of Christ. From several scriptures.Join all the glorious names
Of wisdom, love, and power,
That ever mortals knew,
That angels ever bore:…

If God, at last, my sovereign Judge,
Should frown, and bid my soul "Depart!"Lord, when I quit this earthly stage,
Where shall I fly but to thy breast?
For I have sought no other home;…

Praise for the gospel.To our Almighty Maker, God,
New honors be addressed;
His great salvation shines abroad,
And makes the nations blest.He spake the word to Abraham first;…

Storm and thunder.Give to the Lord, ye sons of fame,
Give to the Lord renown and power,
Ascribe due honors to his name,
And his eternal might adore.The Lord proclaims his power aloud…

Communion of saints; or,
Love and worship in a family.Blest are the sons of peace,
Whose hearts and hopes are one,
Whose kind designs to serve and please…

The covenant made with Christ; or, The true David.For ever shall my song record
The truth and mercy of the Lord;
Mercy and truth for ever stand,
Like heav'n, established by his hand.Thus to his Son he sware, and said,…

The church's prayer under affliction;
or, The vineyard of God wasted.Great Shepherd of thine Israel,
Who didst between the cherubs dwell,
And lead the tribes, thy chosen sheep,…

The church's beauty in the eyes of Christ.SS 4:1-11.Kind is the speech of Christ our Lord,
Affection sounds in every word:
Lo! thou art fair, my love," he cries,
"Not the young doves have sweeter eyes."["Sweet are thy lips, thy pleasing voice…

A penitent pleading for pardon.Show pity, Lord, O Lord, forgive,
Let a repenting rebel live:
Are not thy mercies large and free?
May not a sinner trust in thee?My crimes are great, but not surpass…

Self-examination; or, Evidences of grace.Judge me, O Lord, and prove my ways,
And try my reins, and try my heart
My faith upon thy promise stays,
Nor from thy law my feet depart.I hate to walk, I hate to sit,…

God's care of the saints; or,
Deliverance by prayer.Lord, I will bless thee all my days,
Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue
My soul shall glory in thy grace,…

Our tongues were made to bless the Lord,
And not speak ill of men:
When others give a railing word,
We must not rail again.Cross words and angry names require…

Life the day of grace and hope.Eccl. 9:4-6,10.Life is the time to serve the Lord,
The time t' insure the great reward;
And while the lamp holds out to burn,
The vilest sinner may return.[Life is the hour that God has giv'n…

The last judgment.The Lord, the Sovereign, sends his summons forth,
Calls the south nations and awakes the north;
From east to west the sounding orders spread,
Through distant worlds and regions of the dead:…

v.1-5,31
C. M.
Love to enemies from the example of Christ.God of my mercy and my praise,
Thy glory is my song,…

Prophecy and inspiration.'Twas by an order from the
The ancient prophets spoke his word;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with heav'nly fire.

The invitation of the gospel.Isa. 55:1,2,etc.Let every mortal ear attend,
And every heart rejoice;
The trumpet of the gospel sounds
With an inviting voice.Lo! all ye hungry, starving souls.…

Be you to others kind and true,
As you'd have others be to you;
And neither do nor say to men
Whate'er you would not take again.

Election sovereign and free.Rom. 9:20-23.Behold the potter and the clay,
He forms his vessels as he please:
Such is our God, and such are we,
The subjects of his high decrees.[Doth not the workman's power extend…

The saint's safety and hope in evil times.
Lord, if thou dost not soon appear,
Virtue and truth will fly away;
A faithful man amongst us

Christ's commission.
John 3:16,17 Come, happy souls, approach your
With new melodious songs;
Come, tender to almighty