Poems

Exile Under heavy eyelids lie Glowing breadths of tropic sky; A cloud-like incense in the west; An isle upon the Ocean’s breast; Long, crested waves, that […]

Invocation Oh, Poesy! exquisite gift, Thou art a magnet that shall lift My gold from out the drossy rift. Thou art my soul’s refulgent beam My […]

All That Pass By, to Jesus Draw Near All that pass by, To Jesus draw near, He utters a cry, Ye sinners, give ear! From hell […]

Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast Come, sinners, to the gospel feast, Let every soul be Jesu’s guest; Ye need not one be left behind, For […]

For Christmas Day Hark, how all the welkin rings, “Glory to the King of kings; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconcil’d!” Joyful, […]

Ho! Everyone That Thirsts, Draw Nigh Ho! every one that thirsts, draw nigh! (‘Tis God invites the fallen race) Mercy and free salvation buy; Buy wine, […]

Hymn VIII: What Could Your Redeemer Do What could your Redeemer do More than he hath done for you? To procure your peace with God, Could […]

Hymn X: Ye Thirsty For God, to Jesus Give Ear Ye thirsty for God, To Jesus give ear, And take, through his blood, A power to […]

Hymn XI: God, the Offended God Most High God, the offended God most high, Ambassadors to rebels sends; His messengers his place supply, And Jesus begs […]

Hymn XII: Come, Ye That Love the Lord Come, ye that love the Lord, And let your joys be known; Join in a song with sweet […]