John 8:56: Your father Abraham rejoiced to see, &c

In figures, types, and pi-omises
Our father Abra/iam saw His day.
His seed which should the nations bless.
Bear all the curse of sin away,
A universal Saviour rise.
And bring us back our paradise.

O that the joy which then o'erflow'd
The patriarch's heart were fi.x'd in mine!
While gazing on the' incarnate God,
O'erpower'd with ecstacies Divine,
With all His weight of blessings bless'd,
I sink on my Redeemer's breast.

Thy day is come but never pass'd:
Jesus, I long Thy day to see:
Vouchsafe my favour'd soul a taste
Of that supreme felicity.
That rapture which Thy presence gives.
And every saint through faith receives.

Before mine eyes of faith appear
In all Thy charms of heavenly grace,
Or rather let me view Thee here,
A Lamb expiring in my place,
Pour out my soul in tears of love.
And die to share Thy joy above.