English poem
Our Prayers effectual, when we abide in CHRIST, and his Word abideth in us. John xv. 8
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Hall; gracious Saviour, All-divine! Mysterious, ever-living Vine! To Thee united may we live, And nourish'd by thine Influence thrive.
Still may our Souls in Thee abide, Torn by no Tempests from thy Side; Nor from its Place within our Heart Thy Promise, or thy Law depart.
Then shall our Pray'rs accepted rise, Thro' Thee a grateful Sacrifice; And all our Sighs before thy Throne Descend in ample Blessings down.
In silent Hope our Souls shall wait Their Pension from thy Mercy's Gate; Nor can our Lips or Hearts express A Wish proportion'd to thy Grace.
More by Philip Doddridge
- Noah preserved in the Ark, and the Believer in CHRIST. 1 Pet. iii. 20, 21
- Of lamenting national Sins. Ezek. ix. 4-6
- On Recovery from Sickness, during which, much of the divine Favour had been experienced
- Our Desire and Groaning before GOD, when proceeding from the greatest Distress. Psal. xxxviii. 9. 10
- Pardon spoken by CHRIST. Matthew ix. -2
- Paul preaching and Felix trembling. Acts xxiv. 25
- Paul's Sollicitude to finish his Course with Joy. Acts xx. 24
- Peace in CHRIST amidst Tribulations. John xvi. 33