Versos English Philip Doddridge GOD'S Captives released; applied to spiritual Deliverances. Isaiah li. 14, 15

English poem

GOD'S Captives released; applied to spiritual Deliverances. Isaiah li. 14, 15

by (1773–1832)

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Captives of Israel, hear, Who now as Exiles mourn; See your Almighty GOD appear To hasten your Return.

Jehovah is his Name; LORD of celestial Hosts: Let Heav'n that saving Pow'r proclaim In which his Israel trusts.

Tho' helpless now ye lie, As in a Dungeon thrown, When parch'd with painful Thirst ye cry, And when your Bread is gone,

Deliv'rance comes apace; Ye shall not there expire; Prepare to sing redeeming Grace With his triumphant Choir.

He smote the raging Sea 'Midst its tumultuous Roar, And pav'd his chosen Troops a Way Safe to its distant Shore.

In him let Israel hope, At whose supreme Command Graves yield their breathless Captives up, And Seas become dry Land.