English poem
Laying hold on GOD'S Strength, that we may be at Peace with him. Isaiah xxvii. 5
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Thus saith Jehovah from his Seat, "Who shall presume my Wrath to meet? "What Rebel-Men or Angels dare "To wage with me unequal War?
"Close let the Thorns and Briars stand "In thick Array on either Hand; "Forth shall my flaming Terrors fly; "At once they kindle, blaze and dye.
"Presumptuous Sinners, yet be wise "E'er this o'erwhelming Ruin rise; "Your vain tumultuous Efforts cease, "And seek in suppliant Crouds for Peace".
Great GOD, we bless the gentle Sound, And bow submissive to the Ground; Thy prostrate Foes let Pity raise, And form a People to thy Praise.
His thund'ring Storms are silent now; Calm are the Terrors of his Brow, Since Jesus makes the Father known, Our guardian Shield, our chearing Sun.
More by Philip Doddridge
- James's Advice to Sinners. James iv. 7, 8
- Joshua the High-Priest's Change of Raiment, applied to Christian Priviledges. Zech. iii. 4
- Joshua the High-Priest's Zeal and Fidelity rewarded with a Station among the Angels. Zech. iii. 6, 7
- Joy and Prosperity from the Presence and Blessing of GOD. Psalm xc. 17
- LESSON I. Of our Nature, and its Chief Happiness
- LESSON II. The knowledge of God to be learnt from the Bible
- LESSON III. Of the Nature of the blessed God
- LESSON IV. Of God's Relation to us