English poem
The Love of GOD shed abroad in the Heart by the Spirit. Rom. v. 5
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Descend, immortal Dove; Spread thy kind Wings abroad, And, wrapt in Flames of holy Love, Bear all my Soul to GOD.
Jesus my Lord reveal In Charms of Grace divine, And be thyself the sacred Seal, That Pearl of Price is mine.
Behold my Heart expands To catch the heav'nly Fire; It longs to feel the gentle Bands, And groans with strong Desire.
Thy Love, my GOD, appears, And brings Salvation down, My Cordial thro' this Vale of Tears, In Paradise my Crown.
More by Philip Doddridge
- The Light of good Examples, the most effectual Way to glorify GOD. Matt. v. 16
- 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 Meek beautified with Salvation. Psalm cxlix. 4
- The Mutability of the Creation, and the Immutability of GOD. Psalm cii. 25-28
- The Nativity of Christ. Luke ii. 10-12
- The near Approach of Salvation, an Engagement to Diligence and Love. Rom. xiii. 11