Poems on Several Occasions by Samuel Wesley. The Second Edition, with Additions |
Upon altering the PSALMS, to apply them to a Christian State.
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Upon altering the PSALMS, to apply them to a Christian State.
I
Has David Christ to come foreshow'd?Can Christians then aspire,
To mend the Harmony that flow'd
From his prophetick Lyre?
II
How curious are their Wits and vain,Their erring Zeal how bold,
Who durst with meaner Dross prophane
His Purity of Gold!
III
His Psalms unchang'd the Saints employ,Unchang'd our God applies;
They suit th' Apostles in their Joy,
The Saviour when he dies.
IV
Let David's pure unalter'd LaysTransmit through Ages down
To Thee, O David's Lord, our Praise,
To Thee, O David's Son!
V
Till judgment calls the Seraph ThrongTo join the Human Choir,
And God who gave the Antient Song
The New one shall inspire.
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