English poem
CHRIST'S Intercession typified by AARON'S Breastplate. Exodus xxviii. 29
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Now let our chearful Eyes survey Our great High-Priest above, And celebrate his constant Care, And sympathetic Love.
Tho' rais'd to a superior Throne, Where Angels bow around, And high o'er all the shining Train With matchless Honours crown'd;
The Names of all his Saints he bears Deep graven on his Heart; Nor shall the meanest Christian say, That he hath lost his Part.
Those Characters shall fair abide, Our everlasting Trust, When Gems, and Monuments, and Crowns Are moulder'd down to Dust.
So, Gracious Saviour, on my Breast, May thy dear Name be worn, A sacred Ornament and Guard, To endless Ages borne.
More by Philip Doddridge
- CHRIST the Sun of Righteousness. Malachi iv. 2
- CHRIST'S Care of Ministers and Churches. Rev. ii. 1
- CHRIST'S Complaint of his Father's forsaking him on the Cross. Matt. xxvii. 46
- CHRIST'S condescending Regard to little Children. Mark x. 14
- CHRIST's Invitation to thirsty Souls John vii. 37
- CHRIST'S Invitations ecchoed back &c. Rev. xxii. 17
- CHRIST'S little Flock comforted with the Views of a Kingdom. Luke xii. 32
- CHRIST'S Love to the Church in giving himself for it, &c. Eph. v. 25, 26, 27