English poem
GOD'S Name the Encouragement of our Faith. Psalm ix. 10
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Sing to the LORD, who loud proclaims His various, and his saving Names; O may they not be heard alone, But by our sure Experience known!
Let great Jehovah be ador'd, Th' Eternal, All-sufficient LORD, He thro' the World most high confess'd, By whom 'twas form'd, and is possess'd.
Awake our noblest Pow'rs to bless The GOD of Abram, GOD of Peace; Now by a dearer Title known, Father and GOD of CHRIST his Son.
Thro' ev'ry Age his gracious Ear Is open to his Servants Pray'r, Nor can one humble Soul complain, That it has sought it's GOD in vain.
What unbelieving Heart shall dare In Whispers to suggest a Fear? While still he owns his ancient Name, The same his Pow'r, his Love the same.
To thee our Souls in Faith arise, To thee we lift expecting Eyes; And boldly thro' the Desart tread, For GOD will guard, where GOD shall lead.
More by Philip Doddridge
- 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
- GOD'S Presence desireable. Exodus xxxiii. 15
- GOD's Purposes effectual, and CHRIST's Invitations sincere. John vi. 37
- GOD'S quickening the Dead. Isaiah xxvi. 19
- GOD's Readiness to give all Things argued from the Gift of his Son. Rom. viii. 32