English poem
The Riches of pardoning Grace celebrated. Isaiah xliv. 22, 23
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Let Heav'n burst forth into a Song; Let Earth reflect the joyful Sound; Ye Mountains, with the Eccho ring, And shout, ye Forests all around.
The LORD his Israel hath redeem'd, Hath made his mourning People glad, And the rich Glories of his Name In their Salvation hath display'd.
Unnumb'red Sins, like sable Clouds, Veil'd ev'ry chearful Ray of Joy, And Thunders murmur'd thro' the Gloom, While Lightnings pointed to destroy.
He spoke, and all the Clouds dispers'd, And Heav'n unveil'd its shining Face, The whole Creation smil'd anew, Deck'd in the golden Beams of Grace.
Israel, return with humble Love, Return to thy Redeemer's Breast, And charm'd by his melodious Voice, Compose thy weary Pow'rs to rest.
More by Philip Doddridge
- The Relentings of GOD's Heart over his backsliding People. Hosea xi. 7, 8, 9
- The Reproofs of Wisdom mingled with Promises, and Threatnings to reclaim wandering Sinners. Proverbs…
- The Resurrection of CHRIST. Luke xxiv. 34
- The rich Provision and happy Effects of the Gospel. Isaiah xxv. 6-9
- The Saint encouraging himself in the LORD his GOD. 1 Sam. xxx. 6
- The same. John viii. 36
- The same. Matt. xxvii. 46
- The Song of Moses and the Lamb. Rev. xv. 3