 | Collected poems of Samuel Davies : 1723-1761 |  |
VI. CHRIST the Beloved and Friend of His Church. (annext to a Sermon on Cant. v. 16. Oct.—1748.)
1.
Let Others let their Passions roveRound all the Earth, from Shore to
Since Jesus is my Friend and Love,
My utmost Wish can grasp no more.
2.
His Glories have allur'd my Eye,And into Love transform'd my Heart;
To Him my tender'st Passions fly;
Jesus! nor shall they e'er depart.
3
Upon His Friendship I rely,Still of His tender Care secure;
My Wants are all before His Eye!
Nor can they overcome His Power.
4
His Presence fills unbounded Space;My heav'nly Friend is always nigh:
Full of Compassion, rich in Grace;
Touch'd with the tenderest Sympathy.
5
Faithful and constant is His Love,And my ungrateful Conduct hides:
Safe to the happy World above
The meanest of His Friends He guides.
6
Amid the Agonies of Death,And Terrors of the Final Doom,
He saves them from Almighty Wrath,
And leads the helpless Pilgrims home.
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7.
O may an everlasting FlameOf Love possess my gratful Mind!
And my last Breath adore His Name
Who condescends to be my Friend!
| Collected poems of Samuel Davies : 1723-1761 | |