English poem
The Disciples Joy at CHRIST'S Appearance to them after his Resurrection. John xx. 19, 20
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Come, our indulgent Saviour, come, Illustrious Conqu'ror o'er the Tomb: Here thine assembled Servants bless, And fill our Hearts with sacred Peace.
O come Thy-self, most gracious Lord, With all the Joy thy Smiles afford; Reveal the Lustre of thy Face, And make us feel thy vital Grace.
With Rapture kneeling round we greet Thy pierced Hands, thy wounded Feet; And from the Scar, that marks thy Side, We see our Life's warm Torrent glide.
Enter our Hearts, Redeemer blest; Enter, thou ever-honour'd Guest, Not for one transient Hour alone, But there to fix thy lasting Throne.
Own this mean Dwelling as Thine own; And; when our Life's last Hour is come, Let us but die, as in thy Sight, And Death shall vanish in Delight.
More by Philip Doddridge
- The Day approaching, a Motive to Love and Worship. Heb. x. 24. 25
- The Days of the Upright known to GOD, and their everlasting Inheritance. Psalm xxxvii. 18
- The Descent of the Spirit, or his Influences desired. Acts x. 44
- The different Views of good and bad Men in Times of publick Danger. Isaiah xxxiii. 14-17
- The divine Goodness in moderating Affictions. Isaiah xxvii. 8
- The Duty of remonstrating against Sin, when Judgments are threatned. Isaiah lviii. 1
- The Efficacy of GOD's Word. Jerem. xxiii. 29
- The Encouragement young Persons have to seek, and love CHRIST. Prov. viii. 17