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Christ our Sacrifice

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #73 (1786) Topics: Vanity of life and riches; Vanity of life and riches First Line: The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought Lyrics: 1 The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought, Exceed our praise, surmount our thought; Should I attempt the long detail, My speech would faint, my numbers fail, 2 No blood of beasts on altars spilt, Can cleanse the souls of men from guilt; But thou hast set before our eyes An all-sufficient sacrifice. 3 Lo thine eternal Son appears, To thy designs he bows his ears; Assumes a body well prepar'd, And well performs a work so hard. 4 "Behold, I come (the Saviour cries, "With love and duty in his eyes,) "I come to bear the heavy load "Of sins, and do thy will, my God. 5 "'Tis written in thy great decree, "'Tis in thy book foretold of me, "I must fulfil the Saviour's part, "And lo! thy law is in my heart. 6 "I'll magnify thy holy law, "And rebels to obedience draw, "When on my cross I'm lifted high, "Or to my crown above the sky. 7 "The Spirit shall descend and show "What thou hast done and what I do; "The wondering world shall learn thy grace, "And all creation tune thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 40:5-10 Languages: English
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Christ our Sacrifice

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #73 (1790) Topics: Vanity of life and riches; Vanity of life and riches First Line: The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought Lyrics: 1 The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought, Exceed our praise, surmount our thought; Should I attempt the long detail, My speech would faint, my numbers fail, 2 No blood of beasts on altars spilt, Can cleanse the souls of men from guilt; But thou hast set before our eyes An all sufficient sacrifice. 3 Lo thine eternal Son appears, To thy designs he bows his ears; Assumes a body well prepar'd, And well performs a work so hard. 4 "Behold, I come (the Saviour cries, "With love and duty in his eyes,) "I come to bear the heavy load "Of sins, and do thy will, my God. 5 "'Tis written in thy great decree, "'Tis in thy book foretold of me, "I must fulfil the Saviour's part, "And lo! thy law is in my heart. 6 "I'll magnify thy holy law, "And rebels to obedience draw, "When on my cross I'm lifted high, "Or to my crown above the sky. 7 "The Spirit shall descend and show "What thou hast done and what I do; "The wondering world shall learn thy grace, "And all creation tune thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 40:5-10 Languages: English
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A Song of Deliverance from great Distress

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #78a (1786) Topics: Vanity of life and riches; Vanity of life and riches First Line: I waited patient for the Lord Lyrics: 1 I waited patient for the Lord, He bow'd to hear my cry; He saw me resting on his word, And brought salvation nigh. 2 He rais'd me from a horrid pit, Where mourning long I lay, And from my bonds releas'd my feet, Deep bonds of mirey clay. 3 Firm on a rock he made me stand, And taught my cheerful tongue To praise the wonders of his hand, In a new thankful song. 4 I’ll spread his works of grace abroad; The saints with joy shall hear, And sinners learn to make my God Their only hope and fear. 5 How many are thy thoughts of love; Thy mercies, Lord, how great! We have not words nor hours enough Their numbers to repeat. 6 When I’m afflicted, poor and low, And light and peace depart, My God beholds my heavy woe, And bears me on his heart. Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3 Languages: English
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The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #78b (1786) Topics: Vanity of life and riches; Vanity of life and riches First Line: Thus saith the Lord, your work is vain Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the Lord "your work is vain "Give your burnt-offerings o'er; "In dying goats, and bullocks slain "My soul delights no more." 1 Then spake the Saviour, "Lo, I'm here, "My Gof, to do thy will; "Whate'er thy sacred books declare, "Thy servant shall fulfil. 3 "Thy law is ever in my sight, "I keep it near my heart; "Mine ears are open'd with delight "To what thy lips impart." 4 And see the blest Redeemer comes, Th' eternal Son appears. And at th' appointed time assumes The body God prepares. 5 Much he reveal'd his Father's grace, And much his truth he shew'd, And preach'd the way of righteousness Where great assemblies stood. 6 His Father's honour touch'd his heart, He pity'd sinners' cries, And to fulfil a Saviour's part, Was made a sacrifice! Pause. 7 No blood of beasts on altars shed Could wash the conscience clean, But the rich sacrifice he paid, Atones for all our sin. 8 Then was the great salvation spread, And satan's kingdom shook; Thus by the woman's promis'd seed The serpent's head was broke. Scripture: Psalm 40:6-9 Languages: English
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A Song of Deliverance from great Distress

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #78a (1787) Topics: Vanity of life and riches; Vanity of life and riches First Line: I waited patient for the Lord Lyrics: 1 I waited patient for the Lord, He bow'd to hear my cry; He saw me resting on his word, And brought salvation nigh. 2 He rais'd me from a horrid pit, Where mourning long I lay, And from my bonds releas'd my feet, Deep bonds of mirey clay. 3 Firm on a rock he made me stand, And taught my cheerful tongue To praise the wonders of his hand, In a new thankful song. 4 I’ll spread his works of grace abroad; The saints with joy shall hear, And sinners learn to make my God Their only hope and fear. 5 How many are thy thoughts of love; Thy mercies, Lord, how great! We have not words nor hours enough Their numbers to repeat. 6 When I’m afflicted, poor and low, And light and peace depart, My God beholds my heavy woe, And bears me on his heart. Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3 Languages: English
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The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #78b (1787) Topics: Vanity of life and riches; Vanity of life and riches First Line: Thus saith the Lord, your work is vain Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the Lord "your work is vain "Give your burnt-offerings o'er; "In dying goats, and bullocks slain "My soul delights no more." 1 Then spake the Saviour, "Lo, I'm here, "My Gof, to do thy will; "Whate'er thy sacred books declare "Thy servant shall fulfil. 3 "Thy law is ever in my sight, "I keep it near my heart; "Mine ears are open'd with delight "To what thy lips impart." 4 And see the blest Redeemer comes, Th' eternal Son appears. And at th' appointed time assumes The body God prepares. 5 Much he reveal'd his Father's grace, And much his truth he shew'd, And preach'd the way of righteousness Where great assemblies stood. 6 His Father's honour touch'd his heart, He pity'd sinners' cries, And to fulfil a Saviour's part, Was made a sacrifice! Pause. 7 No blood of beasts on altars shed Could wash the conscience clean, But the rich sacrifice he paid, Atones for all our sin. 8 Then was the great salvation spread, And satan's kingdom shook; Thus by the woman's promis'd seed The serpent's head was broke. Scripture: Psalm 40:6-9 Languages: English
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Christ our Sacrifice

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #79 (1786) Topics: Vanity of life and riches; Vanity of life and riches First Line: The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought Lyrics: 1 The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought, Exceed our praise, surmount our thought; Should I attempt the long detail, My speech would faint, my numbers fail, 2 No blood of beasts on altars spilt, Can cleanse the souls of men from guilt; But thou hast set before our eyes An all-sufficient sacrifice. 3 Lo thine eternal Son appears, To thy designs he bows his ears; Assumes a body well prepar'd, And well performs a work so hard. 4 "Behold, I come (the Saviour cries, "With love and duty in his eyes,) "I come to bear the heavy load "Of sins, and do thy will, my God. 5 "'Tis written in thy great decree, "'Tis in thy book foretold of me, "I must fulfil the Saviour's part, "And lo! thy law is in my heart. 6 "I'll magnify thy holy law, "And rebels to obedience draw, "When on my cross I'm lifted high, "Or to my crown above the sky. 7 "The Spirit shall descend and show "What thou hast done and what I do; "The wondering world shall learn thy grace, "And all creation tune thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 40:5-10 Languages: English
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Christ our Sacrifice

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #79 (1787) Topics: Vanity of life and riches; Vanity of life and riches First Line: The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought Lyrics: 1 The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought, Exceed our praise, surmount our thought; Should I attempt the long detail, My speech would faint, my numbers fail, 2 No blood of beasts on altars spilt, Can cleanse the souls of men from guilt; But thou hast set before our eyes An all-sufficient sacrifice. 3 Lo thine eternal Son appears, To thy designs he bows his ears Assumes a body well prepar'd, And well performs a work so hard. 4 "Behold, I come (the Saviour cries, "With love and duty in his eyes,) "I come to bear the heavy load "Of sins, and do thy will, my God. 5 "'Tis written in thy great decree, "'Tis in thy book foretold of me, "I must fulfil the Saviour's part, "And lo! thy law is in my heart. 6 "I'll magnify thy holy law, "And rebels to obedience draw, "When on my cross I'm lifted high, "Or to my crown above the sky. 7 "The Spirit shall descend and show "What thou hast done and what I do; "The wondering world shall learn thy grace, "And all creation tune thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 40:5-10 Languages: English
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For ever shall my Song record

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P89a (1766) Topics: Man his vanity as mortal; Vanity of Man as mortal Lyrics: 1 For ever shall my Song record The Truth and Mercy of the Lord; Mercy and Truth for ever stand, Like Heav'n, establish'd by his Hand. 2 "Thus to his Son he sware, and said, "With Thee my Cov'nant first is made "In Thee shall dying Sinners live, "Glory and Grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my Prophet, thou my Priest; "Thy Children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen King; thy Throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There's none of all my Sons above "So much my Image or my Love; "Celestial Pow'rs thy Subjects are, "Then what can Earth to Thee compare? 5 "David, my Servant, whom I chose "To guard my Flock, to crush my Foes, "And rais'd him to the Jewish Throne, "Was but a Shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the Church rejoice and sing JESUS her Saviour and her King; Angels his heav'nly Wonders show, And Saints declare his Works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English
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Blest are the Souls that hear and know

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P89d (1766) Topics: Man his vanity as mortal; Vanity of Man as mortal Lyrics: 1 Blest are the Souls that hear and know The Gospel's joyful Sound; Peace shall attend the Paths they go, And Light their Steps surround. 2 Their Joy shall bear their Spirits up Through their Redeemer's Name; His Righteousness exalts their Hope, Nor Satan dares condemn. 3 The Lord our Glory and Defence, Strength and Salvation gives; Isr'el, thy King for ever reigns, Thy GOD for ever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

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