CCCI. The Prosperity of the Church, the Life of a faithful Minister.

BLEST Jesus, bow thine Ear,
While we intreat thy Love;
O come, and all our Hearts possess,
And our best Passions move.

May we stand fast in Thee,
Tho' Storms and Tempests beat;
And in thy Guardian Arms obtain
A calm and safe Retreat.

Still be thy Truth maintain'd,
And still thy Word obey'd,
And to the Merits of thy Blood
A constant Homage paid.

So shall thy Shepherds live,
And raise their chearful Head,
And in such Blessings on their Flock
Confess their Toils repaid.