Upon the Swallow
Upon the Swallow This pretty bird, O! how she flies and sings,But could she do so if she had not wings? This pretty bird, O! how she flies and sings,But could she do so if she had not wings?Her wings bespeak my faith, her songs my peace;When I believe and sing my doubtings cease. John […]
The Operation of Faith
The Operation of Faith The word of faith unto me pardon brings,Shows me the ground and reason whence it springs: The word of faith unto me pardon brings,Shows me the ground and reason whence it springs: To wit, free grace, which moved God to giveHis Son to die and bleed, that I might live This […]
Of Uprightness and Sincerity
Of Uprightness and Sincerity Wouldst thou be very upright and sincere?Wouldst thou be that within thou dost appear, Wouldst thou be very upright and sincere?Wouldst thou be that within thou dost appear, Or seem to be in outward exerciseBefore the most devout, and godly wise? Yea, art thou thus when no eye doth thee seeBut […]
Of Love to God
Of Love to God When I do this begin to apprehend,My heart, my soul, and mind, begins to bend When I do this begin to apprehend,My heart, my soul, and mind, begins to bend To God-ward, and sincerely for to loveHis son, his ways, his people, and to move With brokenness of spirit after himWho […]
Of Holiness of Life
Of Holiness of Life Now, then, if holiness thou wouldst obtain,And wouldst a tender Christian man remain, Now, then, if holiness thou wouldst obtain,And wouldst a tender Christian man remain, Keep faith in action, let that righteousnessThat Christ fulfilled always have express And clear distinction in thy heart, from allThat men by Scripture, or besides, […]
Of Godly Fear
Of Godly Fear Us godly fear delightful unto thee,That fear that God himself delights to see Us godly fear delightful unto thee,That fear that God himself delights to see Bear sway in them that love him? then he willThy godly mind in this request fulfil. By giving thee a fear that tremble shall,At every trip […]