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Poem
November 26, 1834
Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A religious hymn by Rev. John Dowling welcoming new church members as Children of Zion, inviting them to the feast of salvation and the kingdom of Heaven, set to the tune 'Daughter of Zion.'
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The following from the Christian Watchman,
was written by the Rev. John Dowling, of this
place. It was originally published in the Catskill
Recorder.
THE CHURCH'S WELCOME.
"Come in ye blessed of the Lord."
AIR—Daughter of Zion.
Children of Zion! what harp notes are stealing,
So soft o'er our senses, so soothingly sweet
'Tis the music of Angels, their raptures revealing,
That you have been brought to the Holy One's feet:
Children of Zion! we join in their welcome;
'Tis sweet to lie low at that blessed retreat.
Children of Zion! no longer in sadness,
Refrain from the feast that your Saviour hath given;
Come taste of the cup of Salvation with gladness,
And think of the banquet, still sweeter, in Heaven.
Children of Zion! our hearts bid you welcome,
To the Church of the ransom'd—the kingdom of Heaven.
Children of Zion! we joyfully hail you,
Who've entered the sheepfold, through Jesus the door;
While pilgrims on earth, though the foe may assail you,
Press forward,—and soon will the conflict be o'er:
Children of Zion! oh welcome, thrice welcome!
Till we meet, where the foe shall oppress you no more.
was written by the Rev. John Dowling, of this
place. It was originally published in the Catskill
Recorder.
THE CHURCH'S WELCOME.
"Come in ye blessed of the Lord."
AIR—Daughter of Zion.
Children of Zion! what harp notes are stealing,
So soft o'er our senses, so soothingly sweet
'Tis the music of Angels, their raptures revealing,
That you have been brought to the Holy One's feet:
Children of Zion! we join in their welcome;
'Tis sweet to lie low at that blessed retreat.
Children of Zion! no longer in sadness,
Refrain from the feast that your Saviour hath given;
Come taste of the cup of Salvation with gladness,
And think of the banquet, still sweeter, in Heaven.
Children of Zion! our hearts bid you welcome,
To the Church of the ransom'd—the kingdom of Heaven.
Children of Zion! we joyfully hail you,
Who've entered the sheepfold, through Jesus the door;
While pilgrims on earth, though the foe may assail you,
Press forward,—and soon will the conflict be o'er:
Children of Zion! oh welcome, thrice welcome!
Till we meet, where the foe shall oppress you no more.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Song
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Church Welcome
Children Of Zion
Salvation Cup
Heaven Banquet
Jesus Sheepfold
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. John Dowling
Poem Details
Title
The Church's Welcome.
Author
Rev. John Dowling
Subject
Welcome To New Church Members
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas To The Air Daughter Of Zion
Key Lines
Children Of Zion! We Join In Their Welcome;
'Tis Sweet To Lie Low At That Blessed Retreat.
Children Of Zion! Our Hearts Bid You Welcome,
To The Church Of The Ransom'd—The Kingdom Of Heaven.
Children Of Zion! Oh Welcome, Thrice Welcome!
Till We Meet, Where The Foe Shall Oppress You No More.