Watts

Famous quotes containing the word watts:

    “In vain we lavish out our lives,
    To gather empty wind;
    The choicest blessings earth can yield
    Will starve a hungry mind.”
    —Isaac Watts (1674–1748)

    “Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
    Bears all its sons away;
    They fly forgotten, as a dream
    Dies at the opening day.”
    —Isaac Watts (1674–1748)

    “Now shall my inward joys arise,
    And burst into a song;
    Almighty love inspires my heart,
    And pleasure tunes my tongue.”
    —Isaac Watts (1674–1748)