English poem
The Paralytick at Bethesda. John v. 6
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Behold the great Physician stands, Whose Skill is ever sure; And loud he calls to dying Men, And free he offers Cure.
And will ye hear his gracious Voice, While sore diseas'd ye lie? Or will ye all his Grace despise, And trifle till ye die?
Blest Jesus, speak the healing Word, And inward Vigour give; Then rais'd by Energy divine Shall helpless Mortals live.
With chearful Pace our trembling Feet In thy blest Paths shall run, Till Zion's healthful Hill they gain, Where no Complaint is known.
More by Philip Doddridge
- 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
- The obstinate Sinner alarmed. Proverbs xxix. 1
- The peaceful State of the Soul, that trusteth in GOD. Isaiah xxvi. 3
- The Penitent brought back from Pit. Job xxxiii. 27. 28
- The Pillar in GOD's heavenly Temple with its Inseription. Rev. iii. 12
- The Possibility of dying this Year. Jerem. xxviii. -16