English poem
CHRIST'S Pity and Consolation for his troubled Disciples. John xiv. 1-3
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Peace, all ye Sorrows of the Heart, And all my Tears be dry; That Christian ne'er can be forlorn, That views his Jesus nigh.
"Let not your Bosoms throb, (he says) "Nor be your Souls afraid: "Trust in your GOD'S almighty Name, "And trust your Saviour's Aid.
"Fair Mansions in my Father's House "For all his Children wait; "And I, your elder Brother, go "To open wide the Gate.
"And if I thither go before "A Dwelling to prepare, "I surely shall return again, "That I may fix you there.
"United in eternal Love, "My Chosen shall remain, "And with rejoicing Hearts shall share "The Honours of my Reign".
Yes, Lord; thy gracious Words we hear, And cordial Joys they bring: Frail Nature may extort a Groan, But Faith shall learn to sing.
More by Philip Doddridge
- 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 Message. Luke iv. 18, 19
- CHRIST'S mysterious Conduct to be unfolded hereafter. John xiii. 7
- CHRIST'S Prayer for his Enemies. Luke xxiii. 34
- CHRIST'S second Appearance, &c. Heb. ix. 28
- CHRIST'S Service, the Fruit of our Labours on Earth. Phil. i. 22
- CHRIST's Sheep described. John x. 27