Luke 19:4: Allured by his Redeemer's love

Allured by his Redeemer's love,
Prevented by His secret grace,
He runs with eagerness, above
All earthly things himself to raise,
Surmounts the judgment of mankind.
And leaves a scoffing world behind.

He waits in hope to see and know
The Lord in His appointed ways,
Where Christ is wont to pass, and show
Himself to those who seek His face,
Who all behold His love reveal'd,
And glory in their pardon seal'd.