English poem
The Reproofs of Wisdom mingled with Promises, and Threatnings to reclaim wandering Sinners. Proverbs…
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Hark! for 'tis Wisdom's Voice, That breaks in gentle Sound: Listen, ye Sons of Earth and Sin, And gather all around.
What tho' she speaks Rebukes, That pierce the Soul with Smart; True Love thro' all her Chast'nings runs By Pain to mend the Heart.
"Ye that have wander'd long "In Sin's destructive Ways, "Turn, turn the heav'nly Charmer cries, "And seize the offer'd Grace.
"I know your Souls are weak, "And mortal Efforts vain "To grapple with the Prince of Hell, "And break his cursed Chain.
"But I'll my Spirit pour "In Torrents from above, "To arm you with superior Strength, "And melt your Hearts in Love.
"Come while these Offers last, "Ye Sinners, and be wise: "He lives, who hears this friendly Call, "But he that slights it, dies."
More by Philip Doddridge
- The recovered Daemoniack, an Emblem of a converted Sinner. Luke viii. 35
- The Redeemer's Tears wept over lest Souls. Luke xix. 41, 42
- The relapsing Daemoniack. Matthew xii. 43-45
- The Relentings of GOD's Heart over his backsliding People. Hosea xi. 7, 8, 9
- The Resurrection of CHRIST. Luke xxiv. 34
- The rich Provision and happy Effects of the Gospel. Isaiah xxv. 6-9
- The Riches of pardoning Grace celebrated. Isaiah xliv. 22, 23
- The Saint encouraging himself in the LORD his GOD. 1 Sam. xxx. 6