Ashrea Or, the grove of beatitudes, Represented in emblemes: And, by the art of memory, To be read on our Blessed Saviour Crucifi'd: with Considerations and Meditations suitable to every Beatitude, and to the holy time of Lent [by M. E.] |
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[Tender Arms for our offence]
Tender Arms for our offence,Drawn and stretch'd with violence;
Like a Bow-string now I see,
While upon the bloody Tree,
Cruel nails both long and rough,
Sacred Hands are piercing through.
Thus while tender Arms extend,
The string's fastned at each end:
Jesus Heart is like the Nutt
Of the Cross-bow, where are put
Nimble shafts with vigour sent,
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Sinners (then) prepare your Hearts,
From this bow flie wounding darts.
Stand his Butt, th'Arrows glow,
As th'are flying from this bow;
Midst the Butt, (to place the White)
Stand his mark and let him smite.
Let him pierce and wound thy Heart,
With his torments, pain, and smart,
Shafts of sorrow, grief, and pain,
For thy sins return again.
So thy Soul being cleans'd from sin,
And by Grace made pure within,
Stand Christ's Butt, that, (when contrite)
A clean Heart may be the White.
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