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Text:Zeal for Christ; or Peter and John following their master
Author:Dr. Doddridge

CCXCII. Zeal for Christ; or Peter and John following their master

1 Blest men who stretch their willing hands
Submissive to their Lord's commands,
And yield their liberty and breath,
To him that lov'd their souls in death.

2 Led me to suffer, and to die,
If thou, my gracious Lord, art nigh:
One smile from thee my heart shall fire,
And teach me smiling to expire.

3 If nature at the trial shake,
And from the cross or flames draw back,
Grace can its feeble courage raise
And turn its tremblings into praise.

4 While scarce I dare with Peter say,
"I'll boldly tread the bleeding way;"
Yet in thy steps, like John, I'd move
With humble hope, and silent love.

Text Information
First Line: Blest men, who stretch their willing hands
Title: Zeal for Christ; or Peter and John following their master
Author: Dr. Doddridge
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Scripture:
Topic: Graces of the Spirit: Zeal; Following Christ; Peter and John followiing Christ (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
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