English poem
GOD's gracious Regard to active Attempts to revive Religion. Mal. iii. 16, 17
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
The LORD on mortal Worms looks down From his celestial Throne; And, when the Wicked swarm around, He well discerns his own.
He sees the tender Hearts, that mourn The Scandals of the Times; And join their Efforts to oppose The wide-prevailing Crimes.
Low to the social Band he bows His still-attentive Ear; And, while his Angels sing around, Delights their Voice to hear.
The Chronicles of Heav'n shall keep Their Words in Transcript fair; In the Redeemer's Book of Life Their Names recorded are.
"Yes, (saith the Lord) the World shall know "These humble Souls are mine: "These, when my Jewels I produce, "Shall in full Lustre shine.
"When Deluges of fiery Wrath "My Foes away shall bear, "That Hand, which strikes the Wicked thro', "Shall all my Children spare".
More by Philip Doddridge
- 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 Methods of adopting Love. Jerem. iii. 19
- 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
- GOD'S Name the Encouragement of our Faith. Psalm ix. 10