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  NAKED AS FROM THE EARTH WE CAME
  by Isaac Watts
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Summary: We must acknowledge God's sovereignty over our lives, trust in
His justice and mercy, and cultivate a sense of peace and humility in
the face of life's fleeting nature and suffering.

Topics: "Mortal Life", "Gods Sovereignty"
Scripture References: Job 1:21, Psalm 46:10, Philippians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:17

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Isaac Watts preaches about the transient nature of life, emphasizing
that we come from dust and return to dust, highlighting that all the
joys and possessions we have are temporary gifts from God to be
eventually returned, and reminding us that God is the ultimate giver and
taker of all things. Watts encourages surrendering to God's will,
accepting both His blessings and His trials with peace and gratitude,
and ultimately praising God in all circumstances, whether in times of
mercy or in times of loss.

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(Job 1:21)

Naked as from the earth we came,

And crept to life at first,

We to the earth return again,

And mingle with our dust.

The dear delights we here enjoy

And fondly call our own

Are but short favours borrowed now

To be repaid anon.

'Tis God that lifts our comforts high,

Or sinks 'em in the grave.

He gives, and (blessed be his Name)

He takes but what he gave.

Peace, all our angry passions then!

Let each rebellious sigh

Be silent at his sovereign will,

And every murmur die.

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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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/isaac-watts/naked-as-from-the-earth-we-came/
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