English poem
Rebels against CHRIST executed. Luke xix. 27
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
He comes; the royal Conqu'ror comes; His Legions fill the Sky; Angelick Trumpets rend the Tombs, And loud proclaim him nigh.
Ye rebel Hosts, how vain your Rage Against this sov'reign Lord? What Madness bears you on t' engage The Terrors of his Sword?
"Bring forth (he cries) those Sons of Pride, "That scorn'd my gentle Sway, "To prove the Arm they once defy'd "Omnipotent to slay".
Tremendous Scene of Wrath divine! How wide the Vengeance spreads! His pointed Darts of Light'ning shine Round their defenceless Heads.
Now let the Rebels seek that Face, From which hey cannot flee? And thou, my Soul, adore the Grace, That sweetly conquer'd thee.
More by Philip Doddridge
- Prisoners delivered from the Pit by the Blood of the Covenant. Zech. ix. 11
- Providential Bounties surveyed and improved. Matthew v. 45
- Providing Bags, that wax not old, &c. Luke xii. 33
- Quietness under Affliction a proper Acknowledgment of GOD. Psalm xlvi. 10
- Rebels against the supreme Sovereign admonished. Psalm lxvi. 7
- Reflections on our Waste of Years. Psal. xc. 9
- Reflections on the Disciples forsaking CHRIST, when he was betrayed. Matt. xxvi. -56
- Regard to Scripture pressed upon young Persons, that they may cleanse their Way. Psalm cxix. 9