XXIII. Rejoicing in our Covenant Engagements to GOD.

O Happy Day, that fix'd my Choice
On thee, my Saviour, and my GOD!
Well may this glowing Heart rejoice,
And tell its Raptures all abroad.

O happy Bond, that seals my Vows
To him who merits all my Love!
Let chearful Anthems fill his House,
While to that sacred Shrine I move.

'Tis done; the great Transaction's done:
I am my Lord's, and he is mine:
He drew me, and I follow'd on,
Charm'd to confess the Voice divine.

Now rest my long divided Heart,
Fix'd on this blissful Centre, rest;
With Ashes who would grudge to part
When call'd on Angels Bread to feast?

High Heav'n, that heard the solemn Vow,
That Vow renew'd shall daily hear;
Till in Life's latest Hour I bow,
And bless in Death a Bond so dear.