English poem
CHRIST the Steward of GOD'S Family. Isaiah xxii. 22-24. compared with Revel. iii. 7
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
With what Delight I raise mine Eyes, And view the Courts, where Jesus dwells! Jesus, who reigns beyond the Skies, And here below his Grace reveals.
Of David's royal House the Key Is borne by that majestick Hand; Mansions and Treasures there I see Subjected all to his Command.
He shuts, and Worlds might strive in vain The mighty Obstacle to move; He looses all their Bars again, And who shall shut the Gates of Love?
Fix'd in Omnipotence he bears The Glories of his Father's Name, Sustains his People's weighty Cares, Thro' ev'ry changing Age the same.
My little All I there suspend, Where the whole Weight of Heav'n is hung: Secure I rest on such a Friend, And into Raptures wake my Tongue.
More by Philip Doddridge
- CHRIST the Door. John x. 9
- CHRIST the First and the Last, humbled Death, and exalted to an eternal Triumph over it. Revelation i…
- CHRIST the Head of the Church. Eph. iv. 15, 16
- CHRIST the Root and Offspring of David, and the Morning-Star. Rev. xxii -16
- 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