English poem
A filial Temper the Work of the Spirit, and a Proof of Adoption. Galat. iv. 6
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Sov'reign of all the Worlds on high, Allow my humble Claim; Nor, while a Worm would raise its Head, Disdain a Father's Name.
My Father GOD! How sweet the Sound! How tender, and how dear! Not all the Melody of Heav'n Could so delight the Ear.
Come, sacred Spirit, seal the Name On mine expanding Heart; And shew, that in Jehovah's Grace I share a filial Part.
Chear'd by a Signal so divine, Unwav'ring I believe; Thou know'st I Abba, Father, cry, Nor can the Sign deceive.
On Wings of everlasting Love The Comforter is come; All Terrors at his Voice disperse, And endless Pleasures bloom.
More by Philip Doddridge
- A Church seeking Direction from God in the Choice of a Pastor
- A Glance from GOD bringing us down to the Solitude of the Grave. Job vii. 8
- A Nation born in a Day; or The rapid Progress of the Gospel desired. Isaiah lxvi. 8
- Abiding in CHRIST necessary to our Fruitfulness. John xv. 4
- Abraham's Faith in leaving his Country at the divine Command. Heb. xi. 8
- ABRAHAM'S Intercession for SODOM. Genesis xviii. 32
- Abundant Life by CHRIST our Shepherd. John x. -10
- Acting, as seeing him, who is Invisible. Heb. xi.-27