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CIX. Divine Mercies and Judgments compared.

by Philip Doddridge 1702–1751

From Hymns founded on various Texts in the Holy Scriptures (1755)

Religion

IN thy Rebukes, All-gracious GOD,
What soft Compassion reigns!
What gentle Accents of thy Voice
Assuage thy Children's Pains!

"When I correct my chosen Sons,
"A Father's Bowels move:
"One transient Moment bounds my Wrath,
"But endless is my Love".

Our Faith shall look thro' ev'ry Tear,
And view thy smiling Face,
And Hope amidst our Sighs shall tune
An Anthem to thy Grace.

Gather at length my weary Soul
To join thy Saints above;
For I would learn a Song of Praise
Eternal as thy Love.

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Codex Note

Text: Isaiah liv. 7, 8.

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