English poem
The same. John viii. 36
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
And shall we still be Slaves, And in our Fetters lie, When summon'd by a Voice divine T' assert our Liberty?
Did the great Saviour bleed Our Freedom to obtain, That we should trample on his Blood, And glory in our Chain?
Alas, the sordid Mind! How all its Pow'rs are broke! Proud of a Tyrant's haughty Sway, And practis'd to the Yoke!
Divine Redeemer, hear, Thy sov'reign Pow'r impart, And let thy gen'rous Spirit wake True Ardour in our Heart.
Then shall the Sons of Death, That in the Dungeon lie, Spring to the Throne of pard'ning Grace, And Abba, Father, cry.
More by Philip Doddridge
- 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
- The same. Matt. xxvii. 46
- The Song of Moses and the Lamb. Rev. xv. 3
- The Spirit's Influences compared to living Water. John iv. 10
- The Stability of the divine Foundation, and its double Inscription. 2 Tim. ii. 19