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Poem
February 1, 1765
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A devotional Christian prayer poem by Dr. Redmond, addressing God as Parent of Bliss, seeking to refine faith and love, submit to divine will, forgive and love quickly, and be led in the right way for eternal love.
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The CHRISTIAN PRAYER
By Dr. Redmond.
Parent of Bliss, whose Reign, in Realms above,
Improves the Christian's Faith, refines his Love,
Display thy Pow'r, nor let fond reasoning Man
Attempt thy great Immensity to scan.
Here, as in Heav'n, let all thy Will adore:
Quickly thy promis'd Paradise restore.
Mean while, submis to thee, wise Nature's Ends,
We'll use whate'er to true Obedience tends.
Give us, with sympathizing Hearts to move,
Quick to forgive, forgiving, quick to love:
So we unmerited thy Love shall gain,
And sing Love's rapt'rous, Love's eternal Strain.
Grant that from thee our Minds may never stray;
Lead where is best, O! lead us in thy Way:
For thou art All, all Domination's thine,
Glory and Might, and Love without Confine.
By Dr. Redmond.
Parent of Bliss, whose Reign, in Realms above,
Improves the Christian's Faith, refines his Love,
Display thy Pow'r, nor let fond reasoning Man
Attempt thy great Immensity to scan.
Here, as in Heav'n, let all thy Will adore:
Quickly thy promis'd Paradise restore.
Mean while, submis to thee, wise Nature's Ends,
We'll use whate'er to true Obedience tends.
Give us, with sympathizing Hearts to move,
Quick to forgive, forgiving, quick to love:
So we unmerited thy Love shall gain,
And sing Love's rapt'rous, Love's eternal Strain.
Grant that from thee our Minds may never stray;
Lead where is best, O! lead us in thy Way:
For thou art All, all Domination's thine,
Glory and Might, and Love without Confine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Christian Prayer
Divine Faith
Refined Love
Obedience To God
Eternal Love
What entities or persons were involved?
By Dr. Redmond.
Poem Details
Title
The Christian Prayer
Author
By Dr. Redmond.
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Parent Of Bliss, Whose Reign, In Realms Above,
Improves The Christian's Faith, Refines His Love,
Here, As In Heav'n, Let All Thy Will Adore:
Quick To Forgive, Forgiving, Quick To Love:
For Thou Art All, All Domination's Thine,