English poem
CHRIST's Message. Luke iv. 18, 19
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Hark the glad Sound! The Saviour comes, The Saviour promis'd long! Let ev'ry Heart prepare a Throne, And ev'ry Voice a Song.
On him the Spirit largely pour'd Exerts its sacred Fire; Wisdom and Might, and Zeal and Love His holy Breast inspire.
He comes the Pris'ners to release In Satan's Bondage held; The Gates of Brass before him burst, The Iron Fetters yield.
He comes from thickest Films of Vice To clear the mental Ray, And on the Eye-Balls of the Blind To pour celestial Day.
He comes the broken Heart to bind, The bleeding Soul to cure, And with the Treasures of his Grace T' inrich the humble Poor.
His Silver Trumpets publish loud The Jub'lee of the LORD ; Our Debts are all remitted now, Our Heritage restor'd.
Our glad Hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy Welcome shall proclaim; And Heav'n's eternal Arches ring With thy beloved Name.
More by Philip Doddridge
- 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
- CHRIST'S mysterious Conduct to be unfolded hereafter. John xiii. 7
- CHRIST'S Pity and Consolation for his troubled Disciples. John xiv. 1-3
- CHRIST'S Prayer for his Enemies. Luke xxiii. 34
- CHRIST'S second Appearance, &c. Heb. ix. 28