Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.LXXVIII

I.LXXVIII. The strength of Christ's love, and the soul's jealousy 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 thy arm, and wear
"That pledge of love for ever there.

4 “Stronger than death thy love is known,
"Which floods of wrath can 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 jealousy of her own
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 8:5-7
  ;
  Song of Solomon 8:13-14

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