English poem
Seeking to GOD for the Communication of his Spirit. Ezek. xxxvi. 37
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Hear, gracious Sov'reign, from thy Throne, And send thy various Blessings down: While by thine Israel Thou art sought, Attend the Pray'r thy Word hath taught.
Come, Sacred Spirit, from above, And fill the coldest Heart with Love; Soften to Flesh the rugged Stone, And let thy godlike Pow'r be known.
Speak thou, and from the haughtiest Eyes Shall Floods of pious Sorrow rise; While all their glowing Souls are borne To seek that Grace, which now they scorn:
O let a holy Flock await Num'rous around thy Temple-Gate, Each pressing on with Zeal to be A living Sacrifice to Thee.
In Answer to our servent Cries, Give us to see thy Church arise; Or, if that Blessing seem too great, Give us to mourn its low Estate.
More by Philip Doddridge
- 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 first the Kingdom of GOD, &c. Matthew vi. 33
- 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
- Support in Death. Psalm xxiii. 4