English poem
Abiding in CHRIST necessary to our Fruitfulness. John xv. 4
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Lord of the Vineyard, we adore That Pow'r and Grace divine, Which plants our wild, our barren Souls In Christ the living Vine.
For ever may they there abide, And from that vital Root Be Influence spread thro' ev'ry Branch To form and feed the Fruit.
Shine forth, my GOD, the Clusters warm With Rays of sacred Love; Till Eden's Soil, and Zion's Streams The gen'rous Plant improve.
More by Philip Doddridge
- A Church seeking Direction from God in the Choice of a Pastor
- A filial Temper the Work of the Spirit, and a Proof of Adoption. Galat. iv. 6
- 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
- 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