Religion

CCCXXXII. Tasting that the Lord is gracious.

by Philip Doddridge 1702–1751

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

Religion

YES, it is sweet to taste his Grace,
Who bought us with his Blood;
My Soul prefers the Relish still
To all created Good.

O how I love that vital Word,
Which taught me first to live!
Thirst for that uncorrupted Milk,
That I may grow and thrive!

All gracious LORD, instruct us more
Thy saving Gifts to know:
And let our inmost Hearts rejoice,
That thou hast lov'd us so.

Open thy Stores with lib'ral Hand,
That we may daily feast;
And let each dying Soul around
The sweet Salvation taste.

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Text: 1 Pet. ii. 3.

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Doddridge, Philip. “CCCXXXII. Tasting that the Lord is gracious.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/doddridge/331/.

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Doddridge, Philip. “CCCXXXII. Tasting that the Lord is gracious.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/doddridge/331/.

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