English poem
Having the Son, and having Life in him. 1 John v. 12
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
O Happy Christian, who can boast, "The Son of GOD is mine"! Happy, tho' humbled in the Dust, Rich in this Gift divine.
He lives the Life of Heav'n below, And shall for ever live; Eternal Streams from Christ shall flow, And endless Vigour give.
That Life we ask with bended Knee, Nor will the LORD deny; Nor will celestial Mercy see Its humble Suppliants die.
That Life obtain'd, for Praise alone We wish continu'd Breath; And taught by blest Experience own, That Praise can live in Death.
More by Philip Doddridge
- GOD'S stirring up the Spirit of CYRUS to redeem ISRAEL. Ezra i. 1. compared with Isaiah xlv. 1.-4
- GOD's strengthening the Souls of his praying People. Psalm cxxxviii. 3
- Gratitude the Spring of true Religion. Hosea xi. 4
- Growing in Grace, &c. 2 Pet. iii. 18
- Hearing the Voice of GOD's Rod. Micah vi. 9
- Help obtained of GOD. Acts xxvi. 22
- Human Perfection no where to be found. Psalm cxix. 96
- Humbling ourselves under GOD's mighty Hand. 1 Pet. v. 6