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.) 271a. Happy the city, where their sons

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270b

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.)‎#271a

271b

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Grace above Riches; or, the happy Nation

271a. Grace above Riches; or, the happy Nation

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1 Happy the city, where their sons
Like pillars round a palace set,
And daughters, bright as polish'd stones,
Give strength and beauty to the state.

2 Happy the land in culture dress'd,
Whose flocks and corn have large increase;
Where men securely work or rest,
Nor sons of plunder break the peace.

3 Happy the nation thus endow'd,
But more divinely blest are those
On whom the all-sufficient God
Himself with all his grace bestows.

Text Information
First Line:	Happy the city, where their sons
Title:	Grace above Riches; or, the happy Nation
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1786
Scripture:	Psalm 144:12-15
Topic:	Assistance from God; Blessings: of a nation; Frailty of Man (10 more...)
Notes:	Now Public Domain. Third Part