XXXIV | Appendix, Containing a Number of Hymns, Taken Chiefly from Dr. Watts's Scripture Collection#XXXV | XXXVI |
1 Naked as from the Earth we came,
and crept to Life at first;
We to the Earth return again,
and mingle with our Dust
2 The dear Delights we here enjoy,
and fondly call our own.
Are but short Favours borrow'd now,
to be repay'd anon.
3 'Tis God that lifts our Comforts high,
or sinks them in the Grave,
He gives, and (blessed by his Name)
He takes but what he gave.
4 Peace, all our angry Passions then,
let each rebellious Sigh
Be silent at his sovereign Will,
and every Murmur die.
5 If smiling Mercy crown our Lives,
its Praises shall be spread,
And we'll adore the Justice too
that strikes our Comforts dead.
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First Line: | Naked as from the Earth we came |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1760 |
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