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Poem
December 17, 1823
Palladium Of Virginia And The Pacific Monitor
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
A religious poem retelling the biblical scene of Jesus on the cross promising paradise to the repentant dying thief, emphasizing salvation and divine mercy.
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POETRY.
FROM THE PETERSBURG INTELLIGENCER.
GOSPEL MELODIES.
This night shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
Beside the dying thief he hung
Upon th' accursed tree,
His soul with mortal anguish wrung
To set the sinner free.
Ev'n then the Lord of Glory gave
An instance of his power,
From sin and sinful hell to save
In such a trying hour!
No pangs that rent his guiltless heart,
While mockers round him stood,
Could bid him from that love depart,
He came to seal with blood:
Lord! said the dying thief, the thorn
That stains with blood thy face,
Shall soon forsake thee, and this scorn
Be lost in matchless praise!
Saviour! I bless the precious doom
Which now I share in thee!
But when unto thy kingdom come,
Then Lord remember me!
The dying Lamb renewed the light,
That beams from gracious eyes,
And answered, "Thou shalt be, this night
With me in Paradise!"
FROM THE PETERSBURG INTELLIGENCER.
GOSPEL MELODIES.
This night shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
Beside the dying thief he hung
Upon th' accursed tree,
His soul with mortal anguish wrung
To set the sinner free.
Ev'n then the Lord of Glory gave
An instance of his power,
From sin and sinful hell to save
In such a trying hour!
No pangs that rent his guiltless heart,
While mockers round him stood,
Could bid him from that love depart,
He came to seal with blood:
Lord! said the dying thief, the thorn
That stains with blood thy face,
Shall soon forsake thee, and this scorn
Be lost in matchless praise!
Saviour! I bless the precious doom
Which now I share in thee!
But when unto thy kingdom come,
Then Lord remember me!
The dying Lamb renewed the light,
That beams from gracious eyes,
And answered, "Thou shalt be, this night
With me in Paradise!"
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Song
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Gospel Melodies
Dying Thief
Paradise Promise
Crucifixion
Salvation
Divine Mercy
Poem Details
Title
Gospel Melodies.
Subject
Promise To The Dying Thief On The Cross
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
This Night Shalt Thou Be With Me In Paradise.
Lord! Said The Dying Thief, The Thorn That Stains With Blood Thy Face,
Saviour! I Bless The Precious Doom Which Now I Share In Thee!
Then Lord Remember Me!
And Answered, "Thou Shalt Be, This Night With Me In Paradise!"