The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CCCXXXII

CCCXXXII. The Strength of CHRIST"S Love, and the Soul's Jealosy of her own

[1 Who is this fair One in Distress,
That travels from the Wilderness?
And press'd with sorrows and with Sins,
On her beloved Lord she leans!

2 This is the Spouse of Christ, our God,
Bought with the Treasures of his Blood;
And her Request, and her Complaint,
Is but the Voice of ev'ry Saint.]

3 "O let my Name engraven stand
"Both on thy Heart and on thy Hand;
"Seal me upon thine Arm, and wear
"That Pledge of Love for ever there.

4 "Stronger than Death thy Love is known,
"Which floods of Wrath could never drown;
"And Hell and Earth in vain combine
"To quench a Fire so much Divine.

5 "But I am Jealous of my Heart,
"Lest it should once from thee depart;
"Then let thy Name be well impress'd
"As a Fair signet on my Breast.

6 "Till thou hast brought me to thy Home,
"Where Fears and Doubts can never come,
"Thy Count'nance let me often see,
"And often thou shalt hear from me.

7 "Come, my Beloved, haste away,
"Cut short the Hours of thy Delay;
"Fly like a youthful Hart or Roe
"Over the Hills where Spices Grow."

Text Information

• First Line: Who is this fair One in Distress
• Title: The Strength of CHRIST"S Love, and the Soul's Jealosy of her own
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 8:5-14
• Topic: Conversion

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