Occasional verse, moral and sacred Published for the instruction and amusement of the Candidly Serious and Religious [by Edward Perronet] |
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THOUGHTS ON HEBREWS XII. |
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THOUGHTS ON HEBREWS XII.
I
Awake, my soul—arise!And run the heavenly race:
Look up to Him who holds the prize,
And offers thee the grace.
II
The rich reward of love,By faith held forth to you;
The crown that martyrs wear above,
And now held forth to view.
III
Say not, “Who will bestow,“Or who the gift secure?”
Go after your forerunner, go,
And find the promise sure.
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IV
Shake off the carnal dust,That clogs your ling'ring speed;
Nor longer in your idols trust,
The living or the dead:
V
Each sordid, low desire,Each heart-corroding care,
Each sin that would thy death conspire,
And chain thee to despair.
VI
Start from the goal of earth,And, fill'd with humble zeal,
Aspiring to thy second birth,
Its sacred influence feel.
VII
Borne on the wings of faith,Thro' suffering, grief, or pain:
In patience tread the martyr'd path,
Till hope the prize shall gain.
VIII
Till he, who once of oldHimself the race did run,
Jesus, the full reward unfold,
And snatch thee to His throne!
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