The Psalms of David ‎#I.LXVIII

I.LXVIII. Behold the Rose of Sharon here

1 Behold the Rose of Sharon here,
The Lillies which the Vallies bear;
Behold the Tree of Life that gives
Refreshing Fruit and healing Leaves.

2 Amongst the Thorns so Lilies shine;
Amongst wild Gourds the noble Vine,
So in mine Eyes my Saviour proves,
Amidst a Thousand meaner Loves.

3 Beneath his cooling Shade I sat,
To shield me from the burning Heat;
Of heav'nly Fruit he spreads a Feast,
To feed my Eyes, and please my Taste.

[4 Kindly he brought me to the Place
Where stands the Banquet of his Grace;
He saw me faint, and o'er my Head
The Banner of his Love he spread.

5 With living Bread, and gen'rous Wine,
He cheers this sinking Heart of mine;
And op'ning his own Heart to me,
He shows his Thoughts how kind they be.]

6 O never let my Lord depart,
Lie down, and rest upon my Heart;
I charge my Sins not once to move,
Nor stir, nor wake, nor grieve my Love.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the Rose of Sharon here
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1766
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 2:2-7
• Topic: Christ: Communion with Him; Church Conversing with Christ viz. seeking, finding, calling, answering; Feast of Love; Communion between Christ and the Church; Spiritual Food; Love: Its Banquet; Song of Solomon paraphrased

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