Fruits of Retirement Or, Miscellaneous Poems, Moral and Divine. Being Some Contemplations, Letters, &c. Written on a Variety of Subjects and Occasions. By Mary Mollineux ... To which is Prefixed, Some Account of the Author |
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On PETER.
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On PETER.
Could Peter, unto whom the watchful CockWas as a Sign, be that abiding Rock,
And firm Foundation, whereupon the Lord,
According to his never-failing Word,
Would build his Church, 'gainst which the Gates of Hell
Should not prevail? For Christ himself would dwell
Ev'n in the midst of her; Can these things be,
And Peter so prevail'd against? For he
Did after this yield to th' Infirmity
Of Flesh and Blood; and so, for fear, deny
His Lord and Master: Till his Master's Look
Pierced his Heart; and yet Compassion took
On Weeping Peter: But the Heav'nly Pow'r
Abides, that shew'd him clearly in that hour,
Jesus to be the Son of God, the Christ.
Though Gog and Magog study to resist
This Rock of Ages, all their Strength shall fail;
For against this, Hell-Gates shall ne'er prevail:
Nor shall that Faith or Hope e'er be Confounded,
That is on this abiding Basis grounded.
Would Man be safe against the Storms of Hell?
Then build upon this Rock of Israel.
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