English poem
CHRIST'S second Appearance, &c. Heb. ix. 28
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Behold the Son of GOD appears, And in his Flesh our Sins he bears; The Victim at GOD'S Altar stood To expiate Guilt by Groans and Blood.
But lo, a second Time he comes To shake the Earth, and rend the Tombs; These Heav'ns before him melt away, And Sun and Stars in Smoke decay.
Yet 'midst this gen'ral Wreck and Dread, Ye Saints, with Triumph lift the Head; With glad Surprize your Saviour meet, Who comes to make your Bliss compleat.
My Soul, an Happiness so great With pleasing Expectation wait; And while I dwell upon the Thought, Be Earth and all its Toys forgot.
My Saviour GOD, what Grace is thine, Which gives a Prospect so divine! Come, blessed Day, and teach our Tongues How Angels warble out their Songs.
More by Philip Doddridge
- CHRIST's Message. Luke iv. 18, 19
- 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 Service, the Fruit of our Labours on Earth. Phil. i. 22
- CHRIST's Sheep described. John x. 27
- CHRIST's Sheep given by the Father, and guarded by Omnipotence. John x. 29, 30
- CHRIST'S Submission to his Father's Will. Matt. xxvi. 42