On the Power of Divine Meditation

David says God requires no Sacrifice,
But Penitence and Faith; he does despise
The Blood of Beasts; We are to thank and praise
His holy Name, and honour him always.
And if we trust him as we ought, Mankind
Will be, by frequent Comforts, so refin'd,
That we on Earth shall have a daily taste
Of his eternal Peace, and joys at last.
If David's Rules authentick be, That God
Had rather use his Mercy than his Rod,
And proffers Heaven at so cheap a rate,
T'invite us to become regenerate.
What labour less can mortal Men invent,
To gain God's favour, and 'scape his punishment!
If thus our Duty may his Favour claim,
All Men will trust and honour his great Name.
Such Ecstasies in Meditation will
Men's heads with glorious heavenly Visions fill;
And by degrees our Souls with joys advance,
To think that we are there in such a trance;
And find that such enlightning Zeal as this,
Is emanation for our future Bliss.