Versos English Benjamin Colman Communion with GOD

English poem

Communion with GOD

by (1673–1747)

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1. THrice Holy, Bless'd, Immortal Dove! Spirit of Grace, and God of Love! Cleave the high radiant Firmament, And make thy promis'd swift Descent.

2. Fill every humble Soul with Grace, Each contrite heart with Light & Peace: Thy Power the Sinking Mind can raise To unknown Joyes, & rapt'rous Praise.

3. Draw us, we'll run with strong Desire: Life, light & love at once Inspire; Brighten & warm us from Above, Our Heads with light, our Hearts with love.

4. Teach us to Meditate and Pray, Both how to Speak and what to say! And while we Muse, or while we Speak, Let Heav'nly light upon us break.

5. Thy blessed Earnest to us give, Seal us, and let us know we live: To us our Saviours Love reveal, And let our Pardon pass thy Seal.

6. Then shall we spend our happy Dayes, And brighter Nights, in chearful Praise: Celestial Hymns we'll daily bring, Such as the Heav'nly Chorus Sing.