English poem
The Apostles and Christians chosen by CHRIST to bring forth permanent Fruit. John xv. 16
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
I Own, my GOD, thy sov'reign Grace, And bring the Praise to Thee; If Thou my chosen Portion art, Thou first hast chosen me.
My gracious Counsellor and Guide Will hear me when I pray; Nor, while I urge a Saviour's Name, Will frown my Soul away.
Blest Jesus, animate my Heart With Beams of heav'nly Love, And teach that cold unthankful Soil The heav'nly Seed t' improve.
In copious Show'rs thy Spirit send To water all the Ground; So to the Honour of thy Name Shall lasting Fruit be found.
More by Philip Doddridge
- Thanksgiving for National Deliverance, and Improvement of it
- The Abounding of Iniquity, and Coldness of Christian Love. Matt. xxiv. 12
- The active Christian. Luke xii. 35-38
- The Angel's Reply to the Women, that sought CHRIST. Matt. xxviii. 5, 6
- The attractive Influence of a crucified Saviour. John xii. 32
- The Backslider recollecting himself in his Afflictions. Hosea ii. 6, 7
- The Believer committing his departing Spirit to JESUS. Acts vii. 59
- The Blind and Weak led and supported in GOD'S Ways. Isaiah xlii. 16