Hymns and Spiritual Songs by Isaac Watts
page 47 of 445 (10%)
page 47 of 445 (10%)
![]() | ![]() |
|
"To do to all men just the same
"As we expect or wish from them." 2 This golden lesson, short and plain, Gives not the mind nor memory pain; And every conscience must approve This universal law of love. 3 How blest would every nation be, Thus rul'd by love and equity! All would be friends without a foe, And form a paradise below. 4 Jesus, forgive us, that we keep Thy sacred law of love asleep, No more let envy, wrath, and pride, But thy blest maxims be our guide. Hymn 1:39. God's tender care of his church, Isa. 13 &c. 1 How shall my inward joys arise And burst into a song, Almighty love inspires my heart, And pleasure tunes my tongue. 2 God on his thirsty Sion-hill Some mercy-drops has thrown, And solemn oaths have bound his love |
|