CCCXLIX. Having the Son, and having Life in him.

O Happy Christian, who can boast,
"The Son of GOD is mine"!
Happy, tho' humbled in the Dust,
Rich in this Gift divine.

He lives the Life of Heav'n below,
And shall for ever live;
Eternal Streams from Christ shall flow,
And endless Vigour give.

That Life we ask with bended Knee,
Nor will the LORD deny;
Nor will celestial Mercy see
Its humble Suppliants die.

That Life obtain'd, for Praise alone
We wish continu'd Breath;
And taught by blest Experience own,
That Praise can live in Death.