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==General information==
==General information==
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This is an hymn by [[Isaac Watts]], 1709, Hymn 151, Book 2, from [[Hymns and Spiritual Songs (Isaac Watts)|Hymns and Spiritual Songs]]. Meter is {{CiteCat|88. 88 (L.M.)}}.


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==Text and translations==
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1. Twas by an order from the Lord
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The ancient prophets spoke his word;
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His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire.


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2. The works and wonders which they wrought
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Confirmed the messages they brought;
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The prophet's pen succeeds his breath,
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To save the holy words from death.
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3. Great God, mine eyes with pleasure look
On the dear volume of thy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read his name who died for me.
 
4. Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind;
Here I can fix my hope secure;
This is thy word, and must endure.}}


==External links ==
==External links ==

Revision as of 03:53, 26 May 2018

General information

This is an hymn by Isaac Watts, 1709, Hymn 151, Book 2, from Hymns and Spiritual Songs. Meter is 88. 88 (L.M.).

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Text and translations

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1. Twas by an order from the Lord
The ancient prophets spoke his word;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire.

2. The works and wonders which they wrought
Confirmed the messages they brought;
The prophet's pen succeeds his breath,
To save the holy words from death.

3. Great God, mine eyes with pleasure look
On the dear volume of thy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read his name who died for me.

4. Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind;
Here I can fix my hope secure;
This is thy word, and must endure.

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