English poem
Upon Mr. Samuel Willard, his first coming into the Assembly, and Praying, after a long and dangerous Fit of…
by Samuel Sewall (1757–1814)
As Joseph let his Brethren see Simeon both alive, and free: So JESUS brings forth Samuel, To tune our hearts to praise Him well.
Thus He with beams of cheerful Light Corrects the darkness of our Night: His Grace assists us in this wise To seise and bind the Sacrifice.
Distressing Fear caus'd us to Pray God help'd us; He will help us aye. Let's then our Ebenezer raise, And honour GOD with endless Praise.