English poem
GOD's gracious Methods of adopting Love. Jerem. iii. 19
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Amazing Plan of sov'reign Love! And doth our GOD look down On Rebels, whom his Wrath might doom To perish at his Frown?
Doth he project a wond'rous Scheme In such a Way to save, That Justice, Majesty, and Grace May one joint Triumph have?
One Look the stubborn Hearts subdues, And at his Feet they fall; They own their Father with Delight, And he receives them all.
Number'd amongst his dearest Sons, The pleasant Land they share; On Earth secur'd by Pow'r divine, Till crown'd with Glory there.
Father, in thine Embraces lodg'd Our Heav'n begun we feel, And wait the Hour, which thou shalt mark Thy Counsels to fulfill.
More by Philip Doddridge
- GOD's Fidelity in moderating Temptations. 1 Cor. x. 13
- GOD's Fidelity to his Promises. Heb. x. -23
- GOD'S Government, Zion's Joy. Isaiah lii.-7
- GOD'S gracious Approbation of a religious Care of our Families, Genesis xviii. 19
- GOD's gracious Regard to active Attempts to revive Religion. Mal. iii. 16, 17
- GOD's incomparable Mercy admired. Micah vii. 18, 19, 20
- GOD's Love to the World in sending CHRIST for its Redemption. John iii. 16
- GOD's Name profaned, when his Table is treated with Contempt. Malachi. i. 12