English poem
Continuing in CHRIST'S Love. John XV. 9
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
To all his Flock, what wond'rous Love Doth our kind Shepherd bear? As he to his great Father's Heart, So we to his are dear.
So sure, so constant, and so strong Do his Endearments prove: O may their Energy prevail To fix us in his Love.
No more let my divided Heart From this blest Center turn; But, fir'd by such all-potent Rays, With Flames immortal burn.
Descend, and all thy Pow'r display, And all thy Love reveal; That the warm Streams of Jesus' Blood This frozen Heart may feel.
More by Philip Doddridge
- Comfort on the Death of pious Friends 1 Thess. iv. 17, 18
- Coming to CHRIST as a living Stone. 1 Pet. ii. 4, 5
- Communing with our Hearts. Psal. iv. 4
- Confederate Nations defied by those who sanctify GOD. Isaiah viii. 9-14
- Creatures vain, and GOD the Salvation of his People. Jerem. iii. 23
- Death and Judgment appointed to all. Heb. ix. 27
- Deliverance celebrated, and good Resolutions formed. Psalm cxvi. 8, 9
- Deliverance celebrated. Psalm cxvi. 8