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CCLXXVII. GOD the Author of Consolation.

by Philip Doddridge 1702–1751

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

Religion

THE LORD, how rich his Comforts are!
How wide they spread! How high they rise!
He pours in Balm to bleeding Hearts,
And wipes the Tears from flowing Eyes.

I have no Hope, my Spirit cried,
Just trembling on the Brink of Hell;
I am thy Hope, the LORD replied,
My Love secures its Fav'rites well.

My grateful Soul shall speak his Praise,
Who turns its Tremblings into Songs;
And those that mourn shall learn from me,
Salvation to our GOD belongs.

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Codex Note

Text: 2 Cor. vii. 6.

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