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Poem
November 8, 1765
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A religious hymn praising divine mercy and grace that descends to rebels, referencing Christ's birth, death, resurrection, and eternal reign, urging all to celebrate boundless mercy against those who oppose it.
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The Cause of the QUARREL.
EE! Mercy, Mercy from on high,
Descends to Rebels doom'd to die :
Tis Mercy free. that knows no Bound :
How grand, how gladsome is the Sound!
Tis Grace by Righteousness that reigns
Where every God-like Beauty shines ;
So leaves no Doubt from whence it came ;
Then Grace divine, we dare it name.
First Mercy favour'd mortal View,
When God's own Son an Infant grew-
And in its full Perfection shone,
When dying Jesus cry'd, Tis done:
It triumph'd, when from Death he rose,
And broke the Power of all our Foes :
And since he took his Seat on high,
Now Mercy reigns eternally.
Grace down in Showers of Mercy fell,
Refreshing Thousands ripe for Hell';
Who-lately fill'd with devilish Wrath.
Had doom'd the LOR D of Life to Death.
It courts not Men of mighty Name,
But visits those o'erwhelm'd with Blame ;
It makes the poorest Wretch look gay;
And empty hands the Rich away.
Let haughty Mortals frown and fret,
Who Sovereign boundless Mercy hate,
Thro' all the Mansions of the blest
That Mercy only is confest ;
Until we join that happy Throng,
Let boundless Mercy be our Song;
And may the mighty God confound
All those who dare its Course to bound,
AMEN, the holy Prophets cry,
AMEN, the Apostles loud reply,
Amen, through all the Heavens goes round,
AMEN, let us on Earth resound.
EE! Mercy, Mercy from on high,
Descends to Rebels doom'd to die :
Tis Mercy free. that knows no Bound :
How grand, how gladsome is the Sound!
Tis Grace by Righteousness that reigns
Where every God-like Beauty shines ;
So leaves no Doubt from whence it came ;
Then Grace divine, we dare it name.
First Mercy favour'd mortal View,
When God's own Son an Infant grew-
And in its full Perfection shone,
When dying Jesus cry'd, Tis done:
It triumph'd, when from Death he rose,
And broke the Power of all our Foes :
And since he took his Seat on high,
Now Mercy reigns eternally.
Grace down in Showers of Mercy fell,
Refreshing Thousands ripe for Hell';
Who-lately fill'd with devilish Wrath.
Had doom'd the LOR D of Life to Death.
It courts not Men of mighty Name,
But visits those o'erwhelm'd with Blame ;
It makes the poorest Wretch look gay;
And empty hands the Rich away.
Let haughty Mortals frown and fret,
Who Sovereign boundless Mercy hate,
Thro' all the Mansions of the blest
That Mercy only is confest ;
Until we join that happy Throng,
Let boundless Mercy be our Song;
And may the mighty God confound
All those who dare its Course to bound,
AMEN, the holy Prophets cry,
AMEN, the Apostles loud reply,
Amen, through all the Heavens goes round,
AMEN, let us on Earth resound.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Mercy
Grace
Jesus
Rebels
Redemption
Hymn
Divine
Amen
Poem Details
Title
The Cause Of The Quarrel.
Key Lines
Ee! Mercy, Mercy From On High, Desends To Rebels Doom'd To Die :
When Dying Jesus Cry'd, Tis Done:
Now Mercy Reigns Eternally.
Let Boundless Mercy Be Our Song;
Amen, Let Us On Earth Resound.