English poem
The Light of good Examples, the most effectual Way to glorify GOD. Matt. v. 16
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Great Teacher of thy Church, we own Thy Precepts all divinely wise: O may thy mighty Pow'r be shown To fix them still before our Eyes.
Deep on our Hearts thy Law engrave, And fill our Breasts with heav'nly Zeal, That, while we trust thy Pow'r to save, We may that sacred Law fulfill.
Adorn'd with ev'ry heav'nly Grace May our Examples brightly shine, And the sweet Lustre of thy Face Reflected beam from each of Thine.
These Lineaments , divinely fair, Our heav'nly Father shall proclaim; And Men, that view his Image there, Shall join to glorify his Name.
More by Philip Doddridge
- The innumerable Mercies of GOD thankfully acknowledged. Psalm cxxxix. 17, 18
- The Institution of a Gospel-Ministry from CHRIST. Eph. iv. 11, 12
- The Keys of Death and the unseen World in CHRIST'S Hand. Rev. i. 18
- The last Words of David. 2 Samuel xxiii. 1-8
- The little Success which attended the personal Ministry of CHRIST. Isaiah xlix. 4
- The living Sacrifice. Rom. xii. 1
- The Lord's People his Portion. Deuteron. xxxii. 9
- The Love of GOD shed abroad in the Heart by the Spirit. Rom. v. 5