English poem
Ministers comforted, that they may comfort others. 2 Cor. i. 4
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Fountain of Comfort and of Love, Thy Streams, how free they flow! First water all the World above, Then visit us below!
From Christ, the Head, what Grace descends To cherish ev'ry Part! He shares his Joys with all his Friends, For all have shar'd his Heart.
What tho' the Sorrows here they feel Are manifold and great? He brings new Consolations still, As various, and as sweet.
He shews our num'rous Sins forgiv'n, And shews our Cov'nant-GOD; He witnesseth our Right to Heav'n, The Purchase of his Blood.
Tho' Earth and Hell against us join, In Him we are secure; Our Diadems shall brighter shine For all we now endure.
On ev'ry faithful Shepherd's Breast, LORD, send these Comforts down; That they may lead thy Flock to Rest, Which their own Souls have known.
More by Philip Doddridge
- Love to others urged from CHRIST'S Love in giving himself a Sacrifice. Eph. v. 2
- Mary's Choice of the better Part. Luke x. -42
- Meditations on the Sepulchre in the Garden. John xix. 41
- Ministers a sweet Savour, whether of Life or Death. 2 Cor. ii. 15, 16
- MOSES'S View of the divine Glory. Exod. xxxiii. 18
- Moses's wise Choice. Heb. xi. 26
- Nearness to GOD thro' CHRIST. Eph. ii. 13
- Noah preserved in the Ark, and the Believer in CHRIST. 1 Pet. iii. 20, 21