English poem
ODE IV. The Sight of GOD in Heaven
by Jeremy Belknap (1744–1798)
Creator-god, eternal light, Fountain of good, tremendous power, Ocean of wonders, blissful sight! Beauty and love unknown before!
Thy grace, thy nature, all unknown In yon dark region whence I came; Where languid glimpses from thy throne And feeble whispers teach thy name.
I'm in a world where all is new; Myself, my GOD; O blest amaze! Not my best hopes or wishes knew To form a shadow of this grace.
Fix'd on my GOD, my heart, adore: My restless thoughts, forbear to rove: Ye meaner passions, stir no more; But all my powers be joy and love.
More by Jeremy Belknap
- Ode for the 23D of October, 1792
- Ode for the 23D of October, 1792, Chorus
- ODE II. The Departing Moment; or, Absent from the Body
- ODE III. Entrance into Paradise; or, Present with the Lord
- ODE V. A FUNERAL ODE at the Interment of the Body. Supposed to be sung by the Mourners
- Peace of CONSCIENCE and Prayer for HEALTH