English poem
Seeking first the Kingdom of GOD, &c. Matthew vi. 33
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Now let a true Ambition rise, And Ardour fire our Breast, To reign in Worlds above the Skies In heav'nly Glories drest.
Behold Jehovah's royal Hand A radiant Crown display, Whose Gems with vivid Lustre shine, While Stars and Suns decay.
Away each grov'ling anxious Care Beneath a Christian's Thought! I spring to seize immortal Joys, Which my Redeemer bought.
Ye Hearts with youthful Vigour warm, The glorious Prize persue; Nor shall ye want the Goods of Earth, While Heav'n is kept in View.
More by Philip Doddridge
- Satan and Death conquered by the Death of CHRIST. Heb. ii. 14, 15
- Satan's Strong-Holds cast down by the Gospel. 2 Cor. x. 4, 5
- Searching and trying our Ways. Lament. iii. 40
- Secret Prayer. Matthew vi. 6
- Seeking to GOD for the Communication of his Spirit. Ezek. xxxvi. 37
- Simeon's Song and Declaration to the Virgin Mary. Luke ii. 30-35
- Singing in the Ways of GOD. Psalm cxxxviii. 5
- Subjection to GOD, the Father of our Spirits. Heb. xii.-9